Three-dimensional figures

Definition of Three-dimensional Figures

  • Three-dimensional figures are those figures that do not lie in a plane.

The dimensions of three-dimensional figures are length, width, and height.

       

Examples of Three-dimensional Figures

                               

                                                                           

Solved Example on Three-dimensional Figures

Which of the three-dimensional figures do not have a polygonal base?

        

Choices:

A.  Figure 1

B.  Figure 2

C.  Figure 3

D.  Figure 1 & Figure 2

Correct answer: D

Solution:

Step 1:  Polygon is a closed figure formed by joining at least 3 line segments.                           

Step 2:  Figure 1 is a cylinder with circular base.   

Step 3: Figure 2 is a cone with circular base.

Step 4: Figure 3 is a triangular pyramid with triangular base.

Step 5: Circle is not a polygon.

Step 6: So, Figure 1 and Figure 2 do not have polygonal base.

                                  

Related Terms for Three-dimensional Figures

  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Space figures
  • Cylinder
  • Cone
  • Prism
  • Pyramid

                                   

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