Volume of Pyramids
What is a Pyramid? Click here for 3D Interative Model! A pyramid has the following features One of the faces is a polygon base. The other slanted faces consists of triangles. The top point where all the slanted faces meet is called the apex.
Name the Pyramids! Turn to page 242 of your textbook! A pyramid is named after its polygon base. Are you able to name the 2 pyramids in (d) and (e)? (d) Rectangular (e) Hexagonal
Recall: Prism A prism is an object with 2 identical ends. The cross-section is the same along the length of the prism. Volume of Prism = (Base Area) x Height
Volume of a Pyramid VS Volume of a Prism Watch the following video to find out their special relationship!
Volume of a Pyramid VS Volume of a Prism
Volume of Pyramid Volume of Prism = (Base Area) x Height
Let’s Practice! Workbook Page 140, Q1 - 4
Homework! TB Ex 12A, p251 Q1, 4, 5, 8 Do in Book 2