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What defines a prism's shape?
What defines a prism's shape?
- The height of the prism.
- The length of its sides.
- The material it is made of.
- The shape of its base. (correct)
What does 'B' stand for when calculating the surface area or volume of a prism?
What does 'B' stand for when calculating the surface area or volume of a prism?
- Base area. (correct)
- Base height.
- Base slant.
- Base perimeter.
How do you calculate the perimeter 'P' of the base of a prism?
How do you calculate the perimeter 'P' of the base of a prism?
- Measure the volume.
- Multiply all the sides.
- Add up all the sides. (correct)
- Divide the area by the height.
In the context of prisms, what does 'h' represent?
In the context of prisms, what does 'h' represent?
What is the formula to calculate the surface area of a prism?
What is the formula to calculate the surface area of a prism?
What is the formula to calculate the volume of a prism?
What is the formula to calculate the volume of a prism?
If a square prism has a base that is 5 inches by 5 inches and a height of 10 inches, what is the area of the base?
If a square prism has a base that is 5 inches by 5 inches and a height of 10 inches, what is the area of the base?
What units are used to express the volume of a prism?
What units are used to express the volume of a prism?
If a triangular prism has a base with sides of 4 inches each, what is the perimeter of the base?
If a triangular prism has a base with sides of 4 inches each, what is the perimeter of the base?
What is a key characteristic of a prism?
What is a key characteristic of a prism?
Flashcards
What is a Prism?
What is a Prism?
A three-dimensional object with parallel straight sides and identical polygonal bases.
What does 'Big B' represent?
What does 'Big B' represent?
The area of the prism's base, crucial for calculating surface area and volume.
Perimeter of the base (Big P)
Perimeter of the base (Big P)
The sum of all the side lengths around the base of the prism.
Height of a prism (h)
Height of a prism (h)
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Surface Area Formula
Surface Area Formula
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Volume Formula for Prisms
Volume Formula for Prisms
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Study Notes
- A prism is a 3D object featuring parallel straight sides and identical polygonal top and bottom bases.
- Prisms are identified by the shape of their bases such as triangular or square.
- A cross-section taken anywhere along the prism's length will always match the shape of the base.
Measurements
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Area of the Base (B): Represents the area covered by the base.
- For a square prism, the area is calculated by multiplying the length by the width.
- Example: A square base of 4 inches by 4 inches has an area (B) of 16 inches squared.
- For a triangular prism, the area is calculated using the area of a triangle formula.
- Example: A triangle base with a base of 4 inches and a height of 4 inches has an area of 8 inches squared.
- For a square prism, the area is calculated by multiplying the length by the width.
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Perimeter of the Base (P): Is the sum of all the sides around the base.
- For a square with sides of 4 inches, the perimeter is 16 inches.
- For a triangle with sides of 3 inches, the perimeter is 9 inches.
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Height of the Prism (h): Is the vertical distance of the prism standing on its base.
Surface Area
- The formula to calculate the total surface area of a prism is:
Surface Area = 2 * B + P * h - This formula calculates the area of both bases and adds it to the surface area of the sides.
- To find the surface area of a square prism with a base of 4 inches by 4 inches and a height of 8 inches:
- Surface Area = 2 * 16 + 16 * 8 = 32 + 128 = 160 inches squared
Volume
- The formula to calculate the volume of a prism is:
Volume = B * h - This formula multiplies the area of the base by the height.
- To find the volume of a square prism with a base area of 16 inches squared and a height of 8 inches:
- Volume = 16 * 8 = 128 inches cubed
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