Prism Proficiency

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What is the formula for finding the surface area of a triangular prism?

Surface Area = 2 * B + P * h

What is the formula for finding the volume of a three-dimensional object?

Volume = B * h

What is the formula for finding the perimeter of the base of a square?

Perimeter = 4 * s

What is the formula for finding the area of the base of a square?

Area = s^2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for finding the area of a triangle?

Area = 0.5 * b * h Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a prism?

A prism is a three-dimensional object with parallel straight sides and a top and bottom base that are the same polygonal shape. Signup and view all the answers

What do we call a prism with a pentagon as a base?

We would call it a pentagonal prism. Signup and view all the answers

What is the important measurement we need from the base part of a prism in order to calculate surface area and volume?

The important measurement we need from the base part of a prism is the area it covers, labeled as B. Signup and view all the answers

How do we calculate the area of the base for a square prism?

The area of the base for a square prism is the length times the width of the square, represented as B = length * width. Signup and view all the answers