Understanding Surface Area of Prisms

What is the first step in finding the surface area of a prism using a net?

• Measuring the prism's dimensions

• Drawing the net and finding the area of each face

• Calculating the volume

• Applying the surface area formula directly

What does the 'P' in the surface area formula stand for?

• The prism's height

• The perimeter of the base

• The area of the base

• The prism's volume

What is the formula for the surface area of prisms?

• S = 2lh + 2wh + 2lw

• S = lwh

• S = ph + 2B

• S = 2πrh

For a prism with a triangular base, how do you calculate the area of the base?

• Base + Height

• 1/2 x Base x Height

• 2 x Base x Height

• Base x Height

What does the 'H' represent in the surface area formula?

• The height of the prism

• The height of the base

• The area of the base

• The perimeter of the base

How do you find the area of the base in a rectangular prism?

• Length x Height

• Length x Width

• Length + Width

• Width / Height

In the example of the rectangular prism, what was the perimeter of the base?

• 22 inches

• 44 inches

• 210 inches

• 105 inches

How do you calculate the perimeter of the base for the given prism examples?

• Adding all sides of the base

• Multiplying the length by the width

• Doubling the length and width

• Adding the length and width and then doubling the result

What was the total surface area found for the rectangular prism using the formula?

• 440 square inches

• 510 square inches

• 650 square inches

• 300 square inches

Why is using the formula to find the surface area of prisms considered efficient?

• It works only for rectangular prisms

• It eliminates the need for drawing nets

• It is the only way to find accurate results

• It requires less mathematical knowledge