We have already seen how 3D shapes can be unfolded to create Nets. The questions that follow will give you practice at matching nets to their solids.
When I have to match a solid to its net I look at the parts I'm given.
If you can identify two identical polygon pieces which could be two opposite ends of a solid, and also identify pieces that would wrap around it, you might have a prism.
Like this hexagonal prism.
If you think you have a prism, make sure
If you can identify a polygonal base and pieces that can fold up from the base to meet at an apex, you might have a pyramid.
Like this square based pyramid.
The nets of cones are pretty unique, with a circular segment and circular base.
Another thing we can do with 3D shapes is draw or identify the different views of the shape depending on where we view the solid from. We can view (or look at) objects from different angles, and we call these VIEWS or ELEVATIONS.
By imagining ourself looking directly in the direction of the arrows, we can come up with the following views.
Consider the following diagram of a solid.
a) What is the name of the solid?
b) Which of the following is a new of the given solid?
Consider the following diagram of a solid.
a) Which of the following diagrams represents the top view of the given solid?
b) Which of the following diagrams represents the front view of the given solid?
c) Which of the following diagrams represents the side view of the given solid?
Which of the objects below have the following cross-section?