Solids Flashcards
1
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Area
A
The number of square units enclosed by the figure.
Units: Square inches, acres.
2
Q
Perimeter
A
The sum of the length of the sides of a figure.
Units: meters, inches, etc.
3
Q
Volume
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The number of cubic units enclosed by a 3-D shape. The measure of the space occupied by a shape.
example: Cubic inches, Liters
4
Q
Surface Area
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The sum of the areas of the surfaces of a figure.
5
Q
Net
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A 2-dimensional pattern that can form a 3-dimensional shape.
6
Q
Lateral Area
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The sum of the areas of the sides of a figure.
The bases are not include.
7
Q
Apothem
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For a regular polygon, apothem is the distance from the center to a side
8
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Polygon Radius
A
For a regular polygon, radius is the distance from the center to a vertex.
