Surface Area of Prisms

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What is the total surface area of a prism?

Back

The total surface area of a prism is the sum of the areas of all its faces, including the bases and the lateral faces.

Front

What is the formula for the total surface area of a prism?

Back

The formula is: Total Surface Area = 2B + Ph, where B is the area of the base, P is the perimeter of the base, and h is the height of the prism.

Front

What does 'B' represent in the total surface area formula?

Back

'B' represents the area of the base of the prism.

Front

What does 'P' represent in the total surface area formula?

Back

'P' represents the perimeter of the base of the prism.

Front

What is the lateral surface area of a prism?

Back

The lateral surface area is the area of the sides of the prism, excluding the bases.

Front

How do you calculate the lateral surface area of a rectangular prism?

Back

Lateral Surface Area = Perimeter of the base × Height.

Front

What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

Back

Front

How do you find the area of a rectangular base?

Back

Area = length × width.

Front

What is the height of a prism?

Back

The height of a prism is the perpendicular distance between the two bases.

Front

What is the difference between total surface area and lateral surface area?

Back

Total surface area includes the area of the bases and the lateral area, while lateral surface area only includes the area of the sides.