Calculating Surface Area of a Square Pyramid

This video tutorial by Mr. J explains how to find the surface area of a square pyramid. It covers the concept of surface area, the structure of a square pyramid, and provides a detailed example calculation using both a step-by-step method and an alternative formula. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the methods and encourages viewers to choose the method that works best for them.

What is the definition of surface area?

• The volume inside a 3D shape

• The total area of a shape's surface

• The length around a shape

• The number of faces on a shape

How many faces does a square pyramid have?

• 5

• 4

• 8

• 6

How do you calculate the area of the base for a square pyramid?

• Side x Side

• 1/2 Base x Height

• Length x Width

• Base x Height

What formula is used to find the area of a triangular face?

• Base x Height

• Both B and C

• Base x Height / 2

• 1/2 Base x Height

How many lateral faces does a square pyramid have?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the total surface area of the square pyramid in the example?

• 106 square inches

• 96 square inches

• 116 square inches

• 86 square inches

Which method for finding surface area involves adding the areas of all faces?

• Formula method

• Pythagorean theorem

• Volume method

• Face addition method

What does 'P' stand for in the surface area formula?

• Perimeter of the base

• Peak height

• Pyramid height

• Plane area

What does 'S' represent in the formula for surface area?

• Slant height

• Surface base

• Square base

• Side length

What alternative representation can be used for slant height in the formula?

• S

• L

• H

• P