Changing Attributes for Rectangular Prisms & Review

Front

What happens to the surface area of a rectangular prism if its length, width, and height all double?

Back

The surface area quadruples.

Front

If a rectangular prism has dimensions of 5m x 8m x 7m and the height is doubled, how does the volume change?

Back

The volume is twice as large.

Front

What is the volume of a rectangular prism with a volume of 275 cubic inches if it is three times taller?

Back

825 cubic inches.

Front

What does Lily need to find to measure the space her dog's old doghouse is taking up?

Back

Area.

Front

What do Bowen and Bryce need to find to determine how much sand is needed to fill their sandbox?

Back

Volume.

Front

Define surface area in the context of a rectangular prism.

Back

Surface area is the total area of all the surfaces of a three-dimensional object.

Front

What is the formula for calculating the volume of a rectangular prism?

Back

Volume = length × width × height.

Front

If the dimensions of a rectangular prism are halved, what happens to its volume?

Back

The volume is reduced to one-eighth of the original.

Front

What is the relationship between the dimensions of a rectangular prism and its surface area?

Back

Surface area increases with the increase in dimensions, specifically as a function of the square of the dimensions.

Front

How do you calculate the surface area of a rectangular prism?

Back

Surface Area = 2(lw + lh + wh), where l = length, w = width, h = height.