Surface Area of Prisms

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What is the total surface area of a prism?

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

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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

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The formula for the lateral surface area (LSA) of a prism is LSA = Perimeter of the base (P) × Height (h).

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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

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In the total surface area formula of a prism, 'B' represents the area of the base.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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

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The formula for the total surface area (TSA) of a prism is TSA = 2B + LSA, where B is the area of the base and LSA is the lateral surface area.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What does 'h' stand for in the lateral surface area formula of a prism?

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In the lateral surface area formula of a prism, 'h' stands for the height of the prism.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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How do you calculate the area of a rectangular base?

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The area of a rectangular base is calculated using the formula: Area = length × width.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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How do you calculate the area of a triangular base?

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The area of a triangular base is calculated using the formula: Area = (1/2) × base × height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the perimeter of a base?

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The perimeter of a base is the total distance around the base shape, calculated by adding the lengths of all its sides.

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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

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Lateral surface area includes only the sides of the prism, while total surface area includes the sides and the areas of the bases.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the formula for the area of a circle?

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The formula for the area of a circle is A = πr², where r is the radius.

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CCSS.7.G.B.4