Math with Mr. J: Volume of a Triangular Prism
Key Concepts:
- Volume: The amount of space an object occupies.
- Volume of a Prism: Calculated using the formula: Area of the base x Height of the prism.
- Formula: ( \text{Volume} = B \times H )
- B: Area of the base
- H: Height of the prism
Triangular Prisms:
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Base of the Prism:
- Triangular prisms have triangular bases.
- Use the formula for the area of a triangle to find the base area: ( \frac{\text{Base} \times \text{Height}}{2} )
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Height of Prism:
- The height is defined as the distance between the two triangular bases, not necessarily vertical or up and down.
Example Calculations:
Example 1:
- Identify Base and Height of Triangle:
- Base = 5 cm
- Height = 4 cm
- Calculate Area of Triangle:
- ( 5 \times 4 = 20 )
- ( \frac{20}{2} = 10 ) cm²
- Height of Prism: 6 cm
- Calculate Volume:
- Volume = Area of base x Height of Prism
- ( 10 \times 6 = 60 ) cm³
- Final Volume: 60 cubic centimeters
Example 2:
- Identify Base and Height of Triangle:
- Base = 10 inches
- Height = 7 inches
- Calculate Area of Triangle:
- ( 10 \times 7 = 70 )
- ( \frac{70}{2} = 35 ) in²
- Height of Prism: 3 inches
- Calculate Volume:
- Volume = Area of base x Height of Prism
- ( 35 \times 3 = 105 ) in³
- Final Volume: 105 cubic inches
Summary:
- To find the volume of a triangular prism:
- Calculate the area of the triangular base using the formula ( \frac{\text{Base} \times \text{Height}}{2} ).
- Multiply the area by the height of the prism.
Conclusion:
- Understanding of how to calculate the volume of a triangular prism using its base area and height.
- Practice with examples to solidify the concept.
Note: Ensure calculations are double-checked for accuracy.
- Thanks for watching. Until next time!