Nets of prisms

Nets of prisms

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will learn about nets of prisms, how to identify them and how they relate to the properties of 3D shapes.

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3 Questions

Q1.
How many faces does a cube have?
12
Correct answer: 6
7
8
Q2.
Below is a net of a cube. Which face will be opposite E?
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Correct answer: A different face.
C
D
F
Q3.
Here is a net of a cube. Which side would join with N?
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A different side.
D
G
Correct answer: K
M

3 Questions

Q1.
Every net of a prism must have at least one rectangle. True or false?
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
What would the mathematical name of this 3-D shape be?
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Pentagon
Correct answer: Pentagonal Prism
Pentagonal Pyramid
Pentathlon
Q3.
Which image shows an accurate net of this rectangular prism?
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Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Correct answer: Option 4

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UnitMaths / Volume and surface area of prisms