What is a rectangular prism

The video tutorial introduces the concept of finding the lateral surface area of a rectangular prism. It begins with an overview of what a rectangular prism is and emphasizes the importance of understanding its structure, particularly the rectangular base. The teacher explains how to draw a rectangular prism and introduces the concept of isometric views to help visualize the shape. The tutorial concludes with identifying the rectangular base and understanding its role in calculating the lateral surface area.

How can you visualize the base of a rectangular prism from a bird's eye view?

Explain what is meant by 'lateral surface area' in the context of prisms.