What is the formula for the volume of a pyramid?
Volume of Pyramids

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The volume (V) of a pyramid is given by the formula: V = (1/3) * base area * height.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the base area of a square pyramid with side length 's'?
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The base area of a square pyramid is calculated as: base area = s².
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you calculate the height of a pyramid if you know the volume and base area?
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You can rearrange the volume formula: height = (3 * volume) / base area.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the volume of a pyramid with a base area of 12 cm² and a height of 5 cm?
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Volume = (1/3) * 12 cm² * 5 cm = 20 cm³.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a pyramid has a base area of 20 m² and a height of 3 m, what is its volume?
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Volume = (1/3) * 20 m² * 3 m = 20 m³.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the volume of a triangular pyramid with a base area of 10 cm² and a height of 4 cm?
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Volume = (1/3) * 10 cm² * 4 cm = 13.33 cm³.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does the volume of a pyramid change if the height is doubled?
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If the height is doubled, the volume also doubles, assuming the base area remains constant.
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