Understanding the Cube

This video tutorial introduces the concept of 3D shapes, focusing on the cube. It explains the characteristics of a cube, including its faces, edges, and vertices. The tutorial provides examples of cubes in real life, such as gift boxes and dice. It also summarizes the properties of a cube, highlighting that it has six faces, twelve edges, and eight vertices. The video aims to help viewers understand the basic geometry of cubes and their unique features.

Which of the following is an example of a three-dimensional shape?

• Square

• Triangle

• Cube

• Circle

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What is the top face of a cube called?

• Front

• Top

• Base

• Back

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How many faces does a cube have?

• 8

• 6

• 12

• 4

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What is the intersection of two faces of a cube called?

• Face

• Edge

• Vertex

• Angle

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How many edges does a cube have?

• 10

• 12

• 8

• 14

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Which of the following edges are parallel in a cube?

• AB and AD

• AB and CD

• AB and GH

• AB and EF

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What is the intersection of three edges of a cube called?

• Face

• Angle

• Edge

• Vertex

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How many vertices does a cube have?

• 6

• 10

• 12

• 8

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Which of the following is NOT a property of a cube?

• 6 faces

• 8 vertices

• 12 edges

• 10 faces

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What is the total number of edges and vertices in a cube?

• 18

• 22

• 20

• 24

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