Surface Area and Volume Concepts

This video is the final part of the surface area series, focusing on calculating the surface area of a triangular prism. It reviews previous concepts, provides detailed steps for finding the surface area, and includes example problems with solutions. The video concludes with a practice problem and encourages viewers to explore additional resources.

What is the main focus of the video series?

• Calculating the volume of prisms

• Finding the surface area of various shapes

• Understanding the properties of triangles

• Learning about different types of angles

Which video covered the area of a rectangle?

• Video 1

• Video 2

• Video 3

• Video 4

What is the first step in finding the surface area of a triangular prism?

• Draw and label each face

• Calculate the volume

• Find the perimeter

• Identify the type of prism

What should you label on each face of the prism?

• Perimeter and area

• Volume and density

• Base and height

• Length and width

How is the surface area of a triangular prism similar to that of a rectangular prism?

• Both have triangular sides

• Both require calculating volume

• Both involve adding areas of faces

• Both have the same number of faces

What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

• Base times height

• Length times width

• 1/2 times base times height

• Perimeter times height

What is the area of a triangle with a base of 8 cm and height of 3 cm?

• 24 cm²

• 12 cm²

• 20 cm²

• 16 cm²

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 12 cm and width of 5 cm?

• 80 cm²

• 70 cm²

• 50 cm²

• 60 cm²

How many sides does a triangular prism have?

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 3

What is the total surface area of a triangular prism with triangular areas of 10 ft² and rectangular areas of 30 ft² and 50 ft²?

• 130 ft²

• 140 ft²

• 100 ft²

• 120 ft²