VolumeThe approximate history of area and volume

Using relevant formulae the volume and surface area of cuboids, cubes, prisms, cylinders, spheres, cones and composite shapes can be calculated.

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The approximate history of area and volume

This animated video explains how calculations of area and volume have developed through history.

It is shown that in ancient Egypt, use of regular shapes was needed to divide up land following annual flooding from the Nile.