Mathematics

Topic: Solids

Sub-topic: Net of Solids

Form: 9:9

January 11, 2021 – January 15, 2021

A geometry net is a two-dimensional shape that can be folded to form a three-

dimensional shape or a solid. When the surface of a three-dimensional figure is laid
out flat showing each face of the figure, the pattern obtained is the net. Here are
some steps we must take to determine whether a net forms a solid –

 We ensure that the solid and the net have the same number of faces and that
there is a match between the shapes of the faces of the solid and the shapes
of the corresponding faces in the net.

 We visualize how the net is to be folded to form the solid and ensure that all
the sides fit together properly.

Nets are useful in finding the surface area of the solids.

Net of a cube

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left base right top

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Net of Cuboid

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base right top left

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Net of triangular prism

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base right left

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