Exploring the Basics of Perimeter

The video tutorial introduces the concept of perimeter, explaining it as the shortest distance around a shape. It provides detailed steps to calculate the perimeter of both rectangles and squares, emphasizing the formulas used for each. The tutorial highlights that the unit of perimeter is the same as the unit of length. The video concludes with a brief summary of the key points discussed.

What is the perimeter of a shape?

• The area inside the shape

• The longest distance across the shape

• The shortest distance around the shape

• The volume of the shape

How do you calculate the perimeter of a rectangle?

• Length divided by breadth

• Length times breadth

• Length plus breadth

• 2 times (length plus breadth)

What is the perimeter of a rectangle with lengths of 12 meters and breadths of 9 meters?

• 21 meters

• 42 meters

• 84 meters

• 108 meters

What defines a square in terms of its sides?

• Two sides are longer than the others

• All sides are of different lengths

• All sides are of equal length

• All sides are perpendicular to each other

How is the perimeter of a square calculated if one side is 2 meters?

• 6 meters

• 8 meters

• 2 meters

• 4 meters

What is the unit of measurement for perimeter?

• Square meters

• Meters

• Kilometers

• Cubic meters