Prisms and Cylinder Review

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What is a prism?

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A prism is a solid geometric figure with two parallel, congruent bases connected by rectangular or parallelogram faces.

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What is the formula for the volume of a rectangular prism?

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What is the formula for the volume of a triangular prism?

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What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

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What is a cylinder?

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A cylinder is a three-dimensional shape with two parallel circular bases connected by a curved surface.

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What is the formula for the volume of a cylinder?

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How do you compare the volumes of two cylinders?

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What is the relationship between the height and volume of a prism?

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The volume of a prism increases with an increase in height, assuming the base area remains constant.

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What is the significance of the base shape in determining the volume of a prism?

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The base shape determines the area used in the volume formula; different shapes will yield different base areas, affecting the overall volume.

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What is the difference between a rectangular prism and a triangular prism?

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A rectangular prism has rectangular bases, while a triangular prism has triangular bases.