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What is the formula for calculating the perimeter of a shape?
What is the formula for calculating the perimeter of a shape?
- $P = 2(l + w)$ for a rectangle (correct)
- $P = rac{ ext{diameter}}{2} imes ext{pi}$ for a circle
- $P = s_1 + s_2 + s_3$ for a triangle
- $P = rac{1}{2} imes ext{base} imes ext{height}$ for a triangle
What practical application does the calculated perimeter serve?
What practical application does the calculated perimeter serve?
- Calculating the volume of a three-dimensional object
- Estimating the diameter of a circular object
- Determining the length of fence required to surround a yard or garden (correct)
- Measuring the area of a two-dimensional shape
What is the perimeter of a circle or an ellipse called?
What is the perimeter of a circle or an ellipse called?
- Circumference (correct)
- Diameter
- Area
- Radius
How is the perimeter of a wheel/circle related to its function?
How is the perimeter of a wheel/circle related to its function?
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What is the general formula for calculating the perimeter of a shape with a path length $L$?
What is the general formula for calculating the perimeter of a shape with a path length $L$?
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