What is volume of a prism and how do you find it

The video tutorial covers the concepts of lateral surface area and volume of prisms. It explains how to calculate the lateral surface area by finding the area of the base and top, and the area of the sides. The tutorial then introduces the concept of volume, describing it as the space inside a shape, and provides a formula for calculating volume using the area of the base and the height of the figure. The importance of correctly identifying the base of different types of prisms is emphasized, and examples are given for various shapes including rectangles, triangles, and circles.

What is the first step in calculating the lateral surface area of a prism?

• Determine the perimeter of the base

• Measure the height of the prism

• Find the area of the base and the top

• Calculate the volume of the prism

For a rectangular prism, what is the relationship between the base and the top?

• The base is a different shape than the top

• The top is larger than the base

• The base and top are the same

• The base is larger than the top

How is the concept of volume different from lateral surface area?

• Volume is calculated using the perimeter of the base

• Lateral surface area includes the base and top areas

• Volume is only applicable to cylinders

• Volume measures the space inside, while lateral surface area measures the outer surface

Why is it important to identify the base of a prism?

• To determine the color of the prism

• To calculate the volume accurately

• To find the height of the prism

• To measure the perimeter of the prism

Which formula is used to calculate the volume of a prism?

• Volume = perimeter times height

• Volume = base area times height

• Area = base times height

• Area = 1/2 base times height

What is the area of the base for a circular prism?

• Base times height

• π R-squared

• 1/2 base times height

• Apothem times perimeter

What does the 'big B' represent in the volume formula for prisms?

• The volume of the prism

• The perimeter of the base

• The height of the prism

• The area of the base