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PLEASE EXPLAIN

Why is the unit in volume measured with units cubed instead of units squared?

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Answer:

Volume is 3 dimensions

Explanation:

Cubed is 3 dimensions: length, width, and height - like measuring how much water will fit in a cup. Squared is only 2 dimensions - like when you measure a piece of paper or a floor tile or a piece of fabric.

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Answer:

It's cubic because volume occupies a three dimensional space. Area is measured in a second unit of length

Explanation:

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