Prisms in Geometry
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What is the shape of the base of a triangular prism?

  • Circle
  • Triangle (correct)
  • Pentagon
  • Square

    • What is the importance of the base in a prism?

  • It helps in calculating the volume of the prism
  • It plays a defining role in identifying the type of prism (correct)
  • It is used to calculate the perimeter
  • It is used to calculate the surface area

    • What is the measurement labeled as 'B' in a prism?

  • The surface area of the prism
  • The height of the prism
  • The area of the base (correct)
  • The perimeter of the base

    • If a prism has a base that is a 4 inch by 4 inch square, what is the area of the base?

    <p>16 inches squared</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the cross-section if you take a cross-section of a prism anywhere along its length?

    <p>The same as the base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to find the surface area of a prism?

    <p>Surface Area = 2 * B + P * h</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the measurement that represents how tall the prism stands?

    <p>Height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to find the volume of a prism?

    <p>Volume = B * h</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do we multiply the area of the base by two in the surface area formula?

    <p>Because we have two bases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do the answers for surface area and volume have units squared and cubed respectively?

    <p>Because area is always squared and volume is always cubed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Prisms

    • A prism is a three-dimensional object with parallel straight sides and a top and bottom base of the same polygonal shape.
    • The base can be any polygonal shape, and the prism is identified by its base shape (e.g. triangular prism, square prism, pentagonal prism).

    Real-Life Examples

    • Some skyscrapers are shaped like prisms, with parallel straight sides and a rectangular base.
    • If a cross-section is taken along the length of the skyscraper, its shape will always be the same as the base.

    Measurements

    • The area of the base (B) is an important measurement for calculating surface area and volume.
    • The perimeter of the base (P) is another important measurement.
    • The height of the prism (h) is the third measurement needed.

    Surface Area

    • The formula for surface area is: Surface Area = 2 * B + P * h.
    • This formula includes the area of the base, the perimeter, and the height.
    • The surface area is the total area of the prism's surface.

    Calculating Surface Area

    • Calculate the area of the base and the perimeter before using the surface area formula.
    • Plug in the values to find the surface area.
    • The surface area is always measured in squared units.

    Volume

    • The formula for volume is: Volume = B * h.
    • The volume is the amount of space inside the prism.
    • Calculate the area of the base and multiply it by the height to find the volume.
    • The volume is always measured in cubed units.

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    Learn about prisms, three-dimensional objects with parallel straight sides and polygonal bases, and how they are identified by their base shapes.

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