Calculating Volume of Triangular Prisms

This video tutorial explains how to find the volume of triangular prisms using a specific formula. It introduces the formula, explains the use of variables, and provides two detailed examples of calculating the volume of triangular prisms. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of identifying the base and height of the triangle and using the area of a triangle formula. It also highlights the need to understand the distinction between different bases in the context of prisms and triangles.

What is the primary focus of this video tutorial?

• Calculating the volume of triangular prisms

• Learning about the perimeter of rectangles

• Finding the area of circles

• Understanding the properties of squares

Which variable represents the area of the base in the volume formula?

• Lowercase b

• Lowercase h

• Capital B

• Capital H

In the formula for the area of a triangle, what operation is performed after multiplying the base and height?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Division by two

• Multiplication by two

What is the volume of the first triangular prism example given in the video?

• 27 inches cubed

• 18 inches cubed

• 22 inches cubed

• 30 inches cubed

What is the height of the first triangular prism example?

• 2 inches

• 9 inches

• 4 inches

• 5.5 inches

In the second example, what are the dimensions that form a right angle in the triangle base?

• 9 and 12

• 5 and 12

• 12 and 9

• 5 and 9

What is the volume of the second triangular prism example?

• 300 meters cubed

• 270 meters cubed

• 200 meters cubed

• 250 meters cubed

Which dimension is always perpendicular to the base of the prism?

• Width

• Height

• Diagonal

• Length

What is the significance of the exponent 3 in the volume calculation?

• It indicates the use of three dimensions

• It is a placeholder for units

• It is used to calculate the area

• It represents the number of sides of a triangle

What should you do if you have questions after watching the video?

• Ask the teacher

• Rewatch the video

• Search online

• Let the instructor know