Volume and Area of Prisms

Mr. Richards teaches how to calculate the volume of rectangular and triangular prisms. The lesson covers the formulas for each type of prism, emphasizing the importance of understanding the base area and height. Practical examples are provided to illustrate the calculations, and a comparison of volumes is made to demonstrate real-world applications.

What is a prism?

• A shape with only one base

• A polyhedron with two parallel congruent bases

• A circle with a diameter

• A two-dimensional figure

What are the bases of a rectangular prism?

• Triangles

• Rectangles

• Circles

• Squares

How do you calculate the volume of a rectangular prism?

• Length + Width + Height

• Length x Width x Height

• Length x Width

• Width x Height

What is the unit of measurement for volume?

• Circular units

• Cubic units

• Linear units

• Square units

In the formula for the volume of a triangular prism, what does the capitalized 'B' represent?

• The width of the base

• The height of the prism

• The area of the base

• The length of the base

What is the formula for the area of a triangle used in calculating the volume of a triangular prism?

• Base x Height x Width

• Base + Height

• 1/2 x Base x Height

• Base x Height

What is the significance of the capitalized 'B' in the volume formulas?

• It represents the length of the base

• It represents the width of the base

• It represents the area of the base

• It represents the height of the prism

What is the correct formula to find the volume of a triangular prism?

• Base + Height + Prism Height

• Base x Height

• Base x Height x Width

• 1/2 x Base x Height x Prism Height

When comparing two objects, which one holds more volume?

• The one with the larger width

• The one with the larger height

• The one with the larger surface area

• The one with the larger volume measurement

If a lunchbox A has a volume of 281 cubic inches and lunchbox B has a volume of 285 cubic inches, which holds more food?

• Cannot be determined

• Both hold the same amount

• Lunchbox B

• Lunchbox A