Geometric Properties of Three-Dimensional Shapes

 
6.1  Geometric Properties of Three-Dimensional Shapes
 
Three-dimensional shapes:
 

   

(a)

Prism

  • Two flat bases that are polygons which are congruent and parallel
  • Flat rectangular shaped side
  • Uniform cross section
   

(b)

Cylinder

  • Two circular bases which are congruent and parallel
  • One curved surface
   

(c)

Cone

  • One circular base 
  • One apex 
  • One curved surface that merges the base and the apex
   

(d)

Pyramid

  • One flat base that is polygon shaped
  • The other sides are triangular shaped that meet at the apex
   

(e)

Sphere

  • All points on the surface are equidistant from the centre of the sphere
  • One curved surface