Question

The amount of space occupied by matter is called its

• A. (a) Shape
• B. (b) Size
• C. (c) Mass
• D. (d) Volume

Answer 1

The correct option is D

(d) Volume

Correct option explanation:

(d) Volume:

• The space occupied by matter is known as its volume.
• All matter occupies space ( or its volume)
• Hence matter has volume.

incorrect option explanation:

(a) Shape: The shape is different from mass, shape describes the external appearance of matter.

(b) Size: size is related to the dimensions of the matter.

(c) Mass: It is defined as the amount of matter contained in an object.

Concluding statement: The amount of space occupied by matter is called its volume. Hence, option (d) volume is the correct answer.