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First, put some water in the cylinder, not all the way to the top, but possibly halfway full. Make a note of exactly where the top of the water is, by reading markings (or graduations). Then put the rock into the cylinder, submerging it in the water (if it doesn't fit, you need a larger cylilnder, or a smaller rock). This will cause the water level to rise. Then note the new height of the water. Subtract the original height from the new height and you will have the volume of the rock.

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