Question

the formula for finding the volume of a square pyramid is shown below, where a is the side length of the square base and h is the height of the pyramid. v = \frac{1}{3}a^{2}h when finding the volume of a square pyramid, which unit of measure would be appropriate for the side length of the base? a. ounces b. square inches c. centimeters d. cubic millimeters

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the nature of the side - length unit

The side - length of the base of a square pyramid is a one - dimensional measurement.

Step2: Check each option

• Option A: Ounces is a unit of mass, not length.
• Option B: Square inches is a unit of area (two - dimensional), not length.
• Option C: Centimeters is a unit of length (one - dimensional).
• Option D: Cubic millimeters is a unit of volume (three - dimensional), not length.

Answer:

C. centimeters