Mastering 3D Shapes

A 3-dimensional shape is any solid object with three distinct dimensions (length, width, and height).

3D shapes have the thickness or depth when 2D shapes do not.

Some examples of 3D shapes include a cube, a sphere, a cylinder, a rectangular prism, and a cone.

<p>The volume formula multiples all three dimensions, accounting for the entire space that the object takes up.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A polygon is any two-dimensional shape with straight lines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A pyramid has a polygonal base with triangular sides that come up to a pointed top.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A rectangular prism has rectangular sides and opposite sides that are parallel and equal in size.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A cube is a solid object with all sides being equal squares.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A sphere is a perfectly symmetrical object with no edges or vertices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A cylinder has a flat circular base, an identical top, and one round, curved side.</p> Signup and view all the answers