Calculating the Volume of a Triangular Prism

The video tutorial explains how to find the volume of a triangular prism. It begins by identifying the base of the prism, which is a triangle, and clarifies the difference between the base of the triangle and the height of the prism. The volume formula is introduced as the area of the base times the height of the prism. The tutorial then provides a step-by-step calculation using specific measurements, resulting in a volume of 270 cubic meters for the given triangular prism.

What is essential to calculate the volume of a triangular prism?

• The diameter of the base

• The area of the base and the height of the prism

• The length of the prism

• The width of the base

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

What shape is the base of the prism discussed?

• Circle

• Square

• Triangle

• Rectangle

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

How is the area of the triangular base calculated?

• One half of base times height

• Base times height

• Pi times radius squared

• Length times width

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What distinguishes the height of the triangle from the height of the prism?

• They are the same

• The height of the triangle is longer

• The height of the triangle is used for volume calculation

• The height of the prism is the distance between the bases

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What is the base length of the triangle used in the example?

• 5 meters

• 10 meters

• 15 meters

• 20 meters

What is the height of the prism in the example?

• 20 meters

• 18 meters

• 15 meters

• 10 meters

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

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How is the volume of the triangular prism calculated?

• One half of base area times height of the prism

• Base area plus height of the prism

• Base area times height of the prism

• Length times width times height

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

What is the volume of the triangular prism in the example?

• 275 cubic meters

• 250 cubic meters

• 265 cubic meters

• 270 cubic meters

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CCSS.7.G.B.6