How does knowing how to find the volume of prisms help you when finding the volume of a composite solid?
When a composite solid is made up of mutiple prisms, the volume of the individual prisms can be added to find the total volume.
How do you find the volume of a figure made of cubes and prisms?
Find the volume of each individual cube and prism that makes up the solid using the formula V-Bh. Then add the volumes of all the cubes and prisms to find the total volume.
How do you find and use the circumference of a circle?
Use C=pi * d or C= 2* pi * r, where C is the circumference, d is the diameter, and r is the radius.
What causes a cross section of a pyramid to have a different shape?
The angle of the slice changes the size and shape of a cross section. A horizontal slice makes a rectangle , while a vertical slice forms either a triangle or a trapezoid.
How do you find the surface area of a figure made up of cubes and prisms?
Find the surface area of each of the cubes and prisms that make up the solid. Add the surface areas, and subtract the area of any parts that are not on the surface.