Volume of rectangular prisms word problems

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  1. Introduction to Rectangular Prisms Word Problems
  2. Introduction to Rectangular Prisms Word Problems
    Volume of a prism
  3. Introduction to Rectangular Prisms Word Problems
    Cross section
Examples
  1. Analyze the Change in Volume of a Prism

    Vincent bought a new rectangular fish tank with a base measurement of 52cm by 37cm and filled it with water to a height of 18cm. After that he poured in some gravel and the water level rose by 13cm. What is the volume of the gravel?

    Introduction to surface area of 3-dimensional shapes
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    Notes

    In this lesson, we will learn:

    • Analyze the Change in Volume of a Prism
    • Evaluate the Cross Sections of Prisms
    • Cross Section of a Pyramid

    • Prisms: solid objects with two identical and parallel ends connected by flat sides.
    • Volume of a prism: basearea×heightbase \, area \times height
    • Cross section: a section made by cutting an object along a plane.
    • All cross sections of a prism are the same.