Area of Prisms: Defining a rectangular prism

The video tutorial introduces 3D shapes, focusing on prisms, specifically rectangular prisms. It explains how to visualize and draw a rectangular prism, using everyday objects like shoeboxes as examples. The tutorial covers the calculation of the surface area of a rectangular prism and defines key geometric terms such as faces, edges, and vertices. The aim is to help students understand the structure and properties of rectangular prisms in geometry.

What is a prism in the context of 3D shapes?

• A 2D object with a polygonal base

• A 2D shape with equal sides

• A 3D object with a polygonal base

• A 3D object with circular bases

Which everyday object can help you visualize a rectangular prism?

• A cone

• A shoebox

• A pyramid

• A sphere

What is the term used for the flat sides of a rectangular prism?

• Vertex

• Edge

• Face

• Base

How many faces does a rectangular prism have?

• Five

• Six

• Eight

• Four

In geometry, what is the term used instead of 'corner'?

• Base

• Edge

• Vertex

• Face