There are all examples of generalized prisms or cylinders, and there is a simple formula for the volume, given exactly the data you are given here.Hi I am struggling to find the volume of these odd shapes.
I know how to find the volume when its a whole but want to know how to take the gap away.
Thanks.
You've been given the cross-sectional area for each shape, along with its height. What did your book and instructor do for this sort of thing? Follow the exact same step (and it is only one step).Hi I am struggling to find the volume of these odd shapes.
I know how to find the volume when its a whole but want to know how to take the gap away.
Thanks.
For that to be true, the solid in question must be a "right (perpendicular) prism".Multiply the base by the height
For the avoidance of any doubt...Hi I am struggling to find the volume of these odd shapes.
I know how to find the volume when its a whole but want to know how to take the gap away.
Thanks.
Actually, that applies even to oblique prisms or cylinders, as long as the "height" is measured perpendicular to the base.For that to be true, the solid in question must be a "right (perpendicular) prism".
Indeed, but whether they fall within the definition(s) of a prism or not, the only way the OP can answer these questions (as presented) is to use "the Area at the Top × the Height". Yes?Actually, that applies even to oblique prisms or cylinders, as long as the "height" is measured perpendicular to the base.
My objection to the statement is merely that "base" is somewhat ambiguous; here it means base area.
And, of course, definitions vary a lot as to whether these are all prisms (even those whose bases are not polygons), or are all cylinders (even those with polygonal bases). Both mean that all cross-sections are congruent to the base.
You don't appear to have taken on board the advice that has already been offered.uncut area is the area of the base x height. The bit im struggling to figure out is do you minus the part of the shape that is cut out?
In response #10, you write:I understand it now. Thanks for all of your replies
What did you mean by that?uncut area is the area of the base x height