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How to Calculate the Surface Area of Pyramids and Cones

How to Calculate the Surface Area of Pyramids and Cones

The surface area of a pyramid or cone is the base plus the lateral faces. Both lateral formulas use the slant height, not the vertical height, which is the distinction that causes most errors. Worked examples: surface area of pyramids and cones Practice questions on pyramid and cone surface area Determine the surface area of […]

Identify 3–Dimensional Figures

Identify 3–Dimensional Figures

Identify 3, Dimensional Figures, Example 2: This shape has the same polygon ends as well as flat parallelogram sides. So, it’s a prism. Also, this is a prism in the shape of a triangle so it’s a triangular prism. Exercises for Identify 3, Dimensional Figures Write the name of each shape. 1) 2) \(\color{blue}{Cube}\) \(\color{blue}{Cylinder}\)