Volume of Prisms

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What is the volume of a prism?

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The volume of a prism is the amount of space it occupies, calculated by multiplying the area of the base by the height of the prism.

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What is a triangular prism?

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A triangular prism is a three-dimensional shape with two triangular bases and three rectangular faces.

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How do you calculate the volume of a triangular prism?

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Volume = (Base Area) x Height. For a triangular prism, Base Area = (1/2) x base x height of the triangle.

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What is a cross section of a prism?

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A cross section of a prism is the shape you get when you cut straight through the prism parallel to its base.

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What shapes can be formed by slicing a triangular prism?

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You can form triangles, rectangles, and trapezoids, but not circles.

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

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Volume = Length x Width x Height.

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If a prism has a base area of 10 square inches and a height of 5 inches, what is its volume?

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Volume = 10 sq in x 5 in = 50 cubic inches.

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What is the base of a prism?

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The base of a prism is the face that is used to determine the prism's volume; it can be any polygon.

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What is the volume of a prism with a base area of 12 square inches and a height of 4 inches?

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Volume = 12 sq in x 4 in = 48 cubic inches.

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What is the difference between a prism and a pyramid?

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A prism has two parallel bases of the same shape, while a pyramid has one base and triangular faces that meet at a point.