Question

A rectangular container is filled with water to a depth of 40 mm. The container is 60 mm long and 50 mm wide. The container is then put in a freezer until the water is completely frozen. The depth of the ice in the container is 44 mm. How much did the volume change when the water turned to ice?

Answer 1

Volume is L x W x H.

Original volume: 40 x 60 x 50 = 120,000 cubic mm.

New Volume: 44 x 60 x 50 = 132,000 cubic mm

Change in volume: 132,000 - 120,000 = 12,000 cubic mm