Prisms and Volume Calculations

This lesson, led by Mrs. Zapia, covers the volume of right prisms, focusing on rectangular and triangular prisms. Students learn to use the formula for volume, which involves calculating the area of the base and multiplying by the height. The lesson includes examples of measuring liquid in a container, finding the volume of a triangular prism, and calculating the volume of a fuel tank. Key concepts include understanding the formula for volume and applying it to solve real-world problems.

What is the formula for calculating the volume of a right rectangular prism?

• Length + Width + Height

• Length x Width x Height

• 2 x (Length + Width + Height)

• Length x Width

In Example 1, what is the adjusted length of the container after accounting for the wall thickness?

• 7.4 cm

• 8 cm

• 9.4 cm

• 10 cm

How do you calculate the area of the base in a right rectangular prism?

• Width x Height

• Length + Width

• Length x Height

• Length x Width

In Example 2, what shape is the base of the prism?

• Rectangle

• Circle

• Triangle

• Square

What is the formula for the area of the base of a triangular prism?

• Base x Height x 2

• Base x Height

• 1/2 x Base x Height

• Base + Height

In Example 3, how many cubic centimeters are there in a liter?

• 100 cm³

• 100,000 cm³

• 1,000 cm³

• 10,000 cm³

What is the height of the fuel in the tank when it is 3/4 full?

• 6 cm

• 8 cm

• 4 cm

• 10 cm

What is the total height of the tank in Example 3?

• 6 cm

• 7 cm

• 8 cm

• 9 cm

What does the capital 'B' represent in the volume formula?

• The height of the prism

• The area of the base

• The length of the prism

• The width of the prism

When working with triangular prisms, what should you be careful about?

• The two different heights

• The length of the base

• The color of the prism

• The width of the base