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Unit: <\/strong>Geometry<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Chapter: <\/strong>Introduction to Visualising Solid Shapes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Reference: – Introduction to Solid Shapes, 2D vs 3D Shapes, Faces, Edges & Vertices, Polyhedrons and Non-Polyhedrons, Prisms, Pyramids, Platonic Solids, Curved Solids (Sphere, Cylinder, Cone), Nets of Solids, Mapping Space Around Us, Views of Solids (Top, Front, Side), Euler’s Formula, Solved Examples, Odd-One-Out Problems, Common Mistakes, Practice Grid<\/em><\/p>\n

After studying this chapter, you should be able to understand:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Introduction to Solid Shapes & their properties<\/em><\/li>\n
  • Difference between 2D & 3D Figures<\/em><\/li>\n
  • Faces, Edges, Vertices & Eulers Formula<\/em><\/li>\n
  • Nets & Different views of Solids<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Introduction to Solid Shapes<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Definition<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Solid shapes (or three-dimensional shapes) are objects that occupy space and have\u00a0length, breadth, and height\u00a0(or depth). Unlike flat shapes that exist on a plane, solids have volume and can be held, touched, and rotated.<\/p>\n

    When we study solid shapes, we essentially ask:<\/p>\n

    “What are the properties that define this shape? How many faces, edges, and vertices does it have? How does it look from different angles?”<\/p>\n

    Once we understand these properties, we can classify, compare, and visualize solid objects in our surroundings.<\/p>\n

    Importance of Visualizing Solid Shapes<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    • Develops spatial intelligence and imagination<\/li>\n
    • Essential for architecture, engineering, and design<\/li>\n
    • Helps in reading maps, blueprints, and technical drawings<\/li>\n
    • Foundational for geometry, calculus, and physics<\/li>\n
    • Used in computer graphics, 3D modeling, and animation<\/li>\n
    • Improves problem-solving and mental rotation skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Example<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Group:<\/strong>\u00a0{Cube, Cuboid, Sphere, Cylinder}
      \nCommon Property:<\/strong>\u00a0All are three-dimensional solid shapes.
      \nSo, if “Square” was given as an option, we could say it does not belong (since square is a 2D shape).<\/p>\n

      Subtopics<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

      1. Concept of 2D vs 3D Shapes<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      \n

      Feature<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

      		\n

      2D Shapes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

      		\n

      3D Shapes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

      \n

      Dimensions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

      		\n

      Length and Breadth only<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

      		\n

      Length, Breadth, and Height<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

      \n

      Space occupied<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

      		\n

      Area only (no volume)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

      		\n

      Volume (occupies space)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

      \n

      Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

      		\n

      Square, Circle, Triangle, Rectangle<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

      		\n

      Cube, Sphere, Cylinder, Cone<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

      \n

      Also called<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

      		\n

      Plane figures<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

      		\n

      Solid figures<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Source: Kapdec.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

      Key Points:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      • 2D shapes are flat and can be drawn on paper.<\/li>\n
      • 3D shapes have depth and can be picked up.<\/li>\n
      • All 2D shapes are faces of 3D shapes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        2. Finding the Group Basis (Property)<\/strong><\/p>\n

        The group basis for solid shapes can be based on:<\/p>\n

          \n
        • Number of faces<\/strong>\u00a0(e.g., cube has 6 faces)<\/li>\n
        • Type of faces<\/strong>\u00a0(e.g., all faces squares \u2192 cube)<\/li>\n
        • Curved vs flat surfaces<\/strong>\u00a0(e.g., sphere has no flat faces)<\/li>\n
        • Presence of vertices<\/strong>\u00a0(e.g., cone has 1 vertex, cylinder has 0)<\/li>\n
        • Polyhedron vs non-polyhedron<\/strong>\u00a0(e.g., cube is polyhedron, sphere is not)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Steps to Identify Solid Shapes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          1. Observe<\/strong>\u00a0the shape carefully.<\/li>\n
          2. Count<\/strong>\u00a0the number of faces, edges, and vertices.<\/li>\n
          3. Check<\/strong>\u00a0if all faces are polygons (polyhedron) or if there are curved surfaces.<\/li>\n
          4. Identify<\/strong>\u00a0the specific shape name.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Example 1 \u2013 Classifying solids:<\/strong>
            \nShapes: {Cube, Cuboid, Pyramid, Prism}
            \nCommon Property: All are polyhedrons (all faces are polygons).<\/p>\n

            Example 2 \u2013 Odd one out by faces:<\/strong>
            \nShapes: {Cube, Cuboid, Sphere, Pyramid}
            \nOdd one out \u2192\u00a0Sphere<\/strong>\u00a0(has 0 flat faces, others have flat faces).<\/p>\n

            Faces, Edges, and Vertices<\/strong><\/p>\n

            Definition<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

            Every solid shape has three basic components:<\/p>\n

            \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            \n

            Component<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

            		\n

            Definition<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

            		\n

            Visual Meaning<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

            \n

            Face<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

            		\n

            A flat or curved surface of a solid<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

            		\n

            The “side” of the shape<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

            \n

            Edge<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

            		\n

            The line segment where two faces meet<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

            		\n

            The “corner line” where faces join<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

            \n

            Vertex<\/strong>\u00a0(plural: Vertices)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

            		\n

            The point where two or more edges meet<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

            		\n

            The “corner point”<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            Source: Kapdec.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

            Example \u2013 Cube:<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \n
            • Faces:<\/strong>\u00a06 (all squares)<\/li>\n
            • Edges:<\/strong>\u00a012<\/li>\n
            • Vertices:<\/strong>\u00a08<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Example \u2013 Other Solids:<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              \n

              Solid<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              Faces<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              Edges<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              Vertices<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

              \n

              Cuboid<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

              \n

              Triangular Prism<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

              \n

              Square Pyramid<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

              \n

              Triangular Pyramid (Tetrahedron)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

              \n

              Cylinder<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              3 (2 flat + 1 curved)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              2 (circular)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

              \n

              Cone<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              2 (1 flat + 1 curved)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              1 (circular)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

              \n

              Sphere<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              1 (curved)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

              Source: Kapdec.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

              Euler’s Formula<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Definition<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

              For any\u00a0convex polyhedron\u00a0(a solid with flat polygonal faces, no holes), there is a famous relationship between the number of faces (F), vertices (V), and edges (E):<\/p>\n

              F + V – E = 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

              This is called\u00a0Euler’s Formula<\/strong>\u00a0(pronounced “Oiler”).<\/p>\n

              Verification with examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              \n

              Solid<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              F<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              V<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              E<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              F + V – E<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              Works?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

              \n

              Cube<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              6+8-12=2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              \u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

              \n

              Cuboid<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              6+8-12=2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              \u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

              \n

              Triangular Prism<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              5+6-9=2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              \u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

              \n

              Square Pyramid<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              5+5-8=2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              \u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

              \n

              Tetrahedron<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              4+4-6=2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              \u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

              Source: Kapdec.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

              Important:<\/strong>\u00a0Euler’s Formula applies ONLY to polyhedrons (solids with flat polygonal faces). It does NOT apply to solids with curved surfaces like sphere, cylinder, or cone.<\/p>\n

              Polyhedrons and non-polyhedrons<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Definition<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

              \n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              \n

              Type<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              Definition<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              Examples<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

              \n

              Polyhedron<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              A solid whose all faces are polygons (flat surfaces)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              Cube, Cuboid, Prism, Pyramid<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

              \n

              Non-Polyhedron<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              A solid that has at least one curved surface<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              Sphere, Cylinder, Cone<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

              Source: Kapdec.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

              Quick Check:<\/strong>
              \nIf a solid has even one curved surface, it is a\u00a0non-polyhedron<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

              Sub-classification of Polyhedrons:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

              \n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              \n

              Type<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              Definition<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              Example<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

              \n

              Regular Polyhedron (Platonic Solid)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              All faces are identical regular polygons<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              Tetrahedron (4 triangles), Cube (6 squares), Octahedron (8 triangles), Dodecahedron (12 pentagons), Icosahedron (20 triangles)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

              \n

              Irregular Polyhedron<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              Faces are polygons but not all identical<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

              		\n

              Cuboid, Rectangular Prism<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

              Source: Kapdec.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

              Memory Aid \u2013 5 Platonic Solids:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \n
              1. Tetrahedron<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 4 triangular faces<\/li>\n
              2. Hexahedron (Cube)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 6 square faces<\/li>\n
              3. Octahedron<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 8 triangular faces<\/li>\n
              4. Dodecahedron<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 12 pentagonal faces<\/li>\n
              5. Icosahedron<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 20 triangular faces<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Prisms<\/strong><\/p>\n

                Definition<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

                A prism is a polyhedron with\u00a0two identical parallel faces\u00a0(called bases) and\u00a0rectangular lateral faces.<\/p>\n

                Classification of Prisms:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

                \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                \n

                Type<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                		\n

                Base Shape<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                		\n

                Number of Faces<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

                \n

                Triangular Prism<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                		\n

                Triangle<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                		\n

                5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

                \n

                Rectangular Prism (Cuboid)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                		\n

                Rectangle<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                		\n

                6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

                \n

                Square Prism (Cube)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                		\n

                Square<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                		\n

                6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

                \n

                Pentagonal Prism<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                		\n

                Pentagon<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                		\n

                7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

                \n

                Hexagonal Prism<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                		\n

                Hexagon<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                		\n

                8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                Source: Kapdec.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

                Key Properties of Prisms:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \n
                • Two bases are congruent and parallel<\/li>\n
                • Lateral faces are rectangles or parallelograms<\/li>\n
                • Named after the shape of the base<\/li>\n
                • Faces = n + 2 (where n = number of sides of base)<\/li>\n
                • Vertices = 2n<\/li>\n
                • Edges = 3n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  \u00a0<\/p>\n

                  Pyramids<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  Definition<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

                  A pyramid is a polyhedron with\u00a0a polygonal base\u00a0and\u00a0triangular lateral faces\u00a0that meet at a common point called the\u00a0apex.<\/p>\n

                  Classification of Pyramids:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                  \n

                  Type<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                  		\n

                  Base Shape<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                  		\n

                  Number of Faces<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

                  \n

                  Triangular Pyramid (Tetrahedron)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                  		\n

                  Triangle<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                  		\n

                  4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

                  \n

                  Square Pyramid<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                  		\n

                  Square<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                  		\n

                  5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

                  \n

                  Pentagonal Pyramid<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                  		\n

                  Pentagon<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                  		\n

                  6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

                  \n

                  Hexagonal Pyramid<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                  		\n

                  Hexagon<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                  		\n

                  7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                  Source: Kapdec.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

                  Key Properties of Pyramids:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    \n
                  • One base (polygon)<\/li>\n
                  • Lateral faces are triangles<\/li>\n
                  • All triangular faces meet at the apex<\/li>\n
                  • Faces = n + 1 (where n = number of sides of base)<\/li>\n
                  • Vertices = n + 1<\/li>\n
                  • Edges = 2n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Curved Solids (Non-Polyhedrons)<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    Definition<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

                    Solids that have\u00a0curved surfaces\u00a0are called curved solids or non-polyhedrons.<\/p>\n

                    Common Curved Solids:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                    \n

                    Solid<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                    		\n

                    Faces<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                    		\n

                    Edges<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                    		\n

                    Vertices<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                    		\n

                    Properties<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

                    \n

                    Sphere<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                    		\n

                    1 (curved)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                    		\n

                    0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                    		\n

                    0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                    		\n

                    All points equidistant from center<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

                    \n

                    Cylinder<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                    		\n

                    3 (2 flat circles + 1 curved)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                    		\n

                    2 (circles)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                    		\n

                    0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                    		\n

                    Two parallel circular bases<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

                    \n

                    Cone<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                    		\n

                    2 (1 flat circle + 1 curved)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                    		\n

                    1 (circle)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                    		\n

                    1 (apex)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                    		\n

                    One circular base, one apex<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

                    \n

                    Hemisphere<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                    		\n

                    2 (1 flat circle + 1 curved)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                    		\n

                    1 (circle)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                    		\n

                    0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                    		\n

                    Half of a sphere<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                    Source: Kapdec.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

                    \u00a0<\/p>\n

                    Nets of Solids<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    Definition<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

                    A\u00a0net<\/strong>\u00a0is a 2D arrangement of shapes that can be folded along the edges to form a 3D solid. Different solids have different nets.<\/p>\n

                    Examples of Nets:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                    \n

                    Solid<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                    		\n

                    Net Description<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

                    \n

                    Cube<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                    		\n

                    6 squares arranged in a cross pattern (11 possible distinct nets)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

                    \n

                    Cuboid<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                    		\n

                    6 rectangles<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

                    \n

                    Cylinder<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                    		\n

                    2 circles + 1 rectangle<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

                    \n

                    Cone<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                    		\n

                    1 circle + 1 sector of a circle<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

                    \n

                    Triangular Prism<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                    		\n

                    2 triangles + 3 rectangles<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

                    \n

                    Square Pyramid<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                    		\n

                    1 square + 4 triangles<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                    Source: Kapdec.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

                    Quick Tip:<\/strong>
                    \nNot every arrangement of faces forms a valid net. Some arrangements cannot be folded into a closed solid. For a cube, out of 35 possible arrangements of 6 squares, only 11 are valid nets.<\/p>\n

                    \u00a0<\/p>\n

                    Views of Solids (Top, Front, Side)<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    Definition<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

                    When we look at a 3D solid from different directions, we see different 2D views. These are called\u00a0orthographic projections.<\/p>\n

                    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                    \n

                    View<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                    		\n

                    Direction<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                    What you see<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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                    Top View<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                    From above<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                    Looking down on the solid<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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                    Front View<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                    From the front<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                    Looking straight from the front<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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                    Side View<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                    From the left or right<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                    Looking from either side<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                    Source: Kapdec.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

                    Example \u2013 A Stack of Cubes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    Consider 3 cubes stacked in an L-shape:<\/p>\n

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                    • Top View:<\/strong>\u00a0Shows the arrangement as seen from above (like a 2D map)<\/li>\n
                    • Front View:<\/strong>\u00a0Shows the heights of stacks from front<\/li>\n
                    • Side View:<\/strong>\u00a0Shows the heights from side<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Importance:<\/strong>\u00a0Used in engineering drawings, architecture, and video game design to represent 3D objects on 2D paper.<\/p>\n

                      Mapping Space Around Us<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      Definition<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

                      Visualizing solid shapes help us understand and navigate the 3D world around us. This includes:<\/p>\n

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                      • Maps and floor plans<\/strong>\u00a0(top views of spaces)<\/li>\n
                      • Elevations<\/strong>\u00a0(front\/side views of buildings)<\/li>\n
                      • 3D coordinates<\/strong>\u00a0(locating points in space using x, y, z axes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Real-life Applications:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                        • Reading a map to navigate a city<\/li>\n
                        • Arranging furniture in a room<\/li>\n
                        • Packing items in a suitcase (optimizing space)<\/li>\n
                        • Designing buildings and bridges<\/li>\n
                        • Playing chess or video games (thinking in 3D)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          \u00a0<\/p>\n

                          Solved Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n

                          Example 1:<\/strong>\u00a0How many faces, edges, and vertices does a cube have? Verify Euler’s formula.<\/p>\n

                          Solution:<\/strong>\u00a0Cube has F=6, E=12, V=8
                          \nEuler: F + V – E = 6 + 8 – 12 = 2 \u2713<\/p>\n

                          Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Faces=6, Edges=12, Vertices=8<\/p>\n

                          \u00a0<\/p>\n

                          Example 2:<\/strong>\u00a0Identify the solid: It has 5 faces, 8 edges, and 5 vertices. One face is a square, the other four are triangles.<\/p>\n

                          Solution:<\/strong>\u00a0Square Pyramid (base square + 4 triangular faces)<\/p>\n

                          Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Square Pyramid<\/p>\n

                          \u00a0<\/p>\n

                          Example 3:<\/strong>\u00a0Which solid has no vertices: a cube, a sphere, or a pyramid?<\/p>\n

                          Solution:<\/strong>\u00a0Sphere has 0 vertices. Cube has 8, Pyramid has 5.<\/p>\n

                          Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Sphere<\/p>\n

                          \u00a0<\/p>\n

                          Example 4:<\/strong>\u00a0A polyhedron has 8 faces and 12 vertices. How many edges does it have?<\/p>\n

                          Solution:<\/strong>\u00a0Using Euler: F + V – E = 2 \u2192 8 + 12 – E = 2 \u2192 20 – E = 2 \u2192 E = 18<\/p>\n

                          Answer:<\/strong>\u00a018 edges<\/p>\n

                          \u00a0<\/p>\n

                          Example 5:<\/strong>\u00a0Draw the net of a cylinder.<\/p>\n

                          Solution:<\/strong>\u00a0A cylinder net consists of:<\/p>\n

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                          • 2 circles (top and bottom faces)<\/li>\n
                          • 1 rectangle (curved surface rolled out)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0[Visual description: Two circles attached to opposite sides of a rectangle]<\/p>\n

                            \u00a0<\/p>\n

                            Example 6 \u2013 Odd One Out:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                            Examine the five solids below. Exactly one does NOT belong with the rest. Identify it and give three independent reasons.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                            Item<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Solid<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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                            1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Cube<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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                            2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Cuboid<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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                            3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Sphere<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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                            4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Square Pyramid<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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                            5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Triangular Prism<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                            Source: Kapdec.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

                            Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                            (A) Type of solid:<\/strong>\u00a0Cube, Cuboid, Square Pyramid, Triangular Prism are all\u00a0polyhedrons<\/strong>\u00a0(flat faces only). Sphere is a\u00a0non-polyhedron<\/strong>\u00a0(curved surface).<\/p>\n

                            (B) Faces property:<\/strong>\u00a0Cube (6), Cuboid (6), Square Pyramid (5), Triangular Prism (5) all have flat polygonal faces. Sphere has 1 curved face.<\/p>\n

                            (C) Euler’s formula applicability:<\/strong>\u00a0Euler’s formula F+V-E=2 applies to all polyhedrons (Items 1,2,4,5) but does NOT apply to Sphere (Item 3).<\/p>\n

                            Conclusion:<\/strong>\u00a0Sphere (Item 3) is the odd one out.<\/p>\n

                            \u00a0<\/p>\n

                            Example 7 \u2013 Odd One Out (Nets):<\/strong><\/p>\n

                            Examine the five net patterns below. Exactly one CANNOT be folded into a cube. Identify it.<\/strong><\/p>\n

                            \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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                            Net<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Description<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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                            A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Cross shape (4 squares in a row with 1 square attached to 2nd and 1 to 3rd)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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                            B<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            T-shape (3 squares in a row, 2 attached above the middle, 1 below middle)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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                            C<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            6 squares in a straight line<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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                            D<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Z-shape (3 squares, then 1 attached left to middle, 1 attached right to bottom)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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                            E<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            L-shape (2\u00d72 block with 2 squares attached to one side)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                            Source: Kapdec.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

                            Solution:<\/strong>\u00a0A straight line of 6 squares (Item C) cannot fold into a cube because the 1st and 6th squares would overlap instead of meeting properly.<\/p>\n

                            Three reasons why C is the odd one out:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                            (A) Net validity:<\/strong>\u00a0Valid cube nets have exactly 11 arrangements. A straight line of 6 squares is NOT among them.<\/p>\n

                            (B) Folding test:<\/strong>\u00a0When folded, the two end squares would occupy the same position instead of forming opposite faces.<\/p>\n

                            (C) Adjacency requirement:<\/strong>\u00a0In a cube, each square is adjacent to exactly 4 others. In a straight line, end squares are adjacent to only 1 other, which violates cube face adjacency rules.<\/p>\n

                            Conclusion:<\/strong>\u00a0Net C (6 squares in a straight line) cannot form a cube.<\/p>\n

                            Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                            \n

                            Mistake<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Why It’s Wrong<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Correct Understanding<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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                            Confusing faces of cylinder (saying it has 1 face)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Cylinder has 2 flat circular faces + 1 curved surface<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Cylinder has 3 faces total<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

                            \n

                            Applying Euler’s formula to sphere, cylinder, cone<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Euler’s formula only for polyhedrons<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Curved solids don’t satisfy F+V-E=2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

                            \n

                            Thinking a cube and cuboid have different numbers of faces<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Both have 6 faces<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Difference is in face shape (squares vs rectangles)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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                            Believing a pyramid has 2 bases<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Pyramid has 1 base (polygon) + triangular lateral faces<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Prisms have 2 bases<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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                            Confusing edge and vertex<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Edge is line where faces meet; vertex is point<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            E \u2260 V<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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                            Thinking all arrangements of 6 squares form a cube net<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Only 11 out of 35 possible nets work<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Test folding mentally<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                            Source: Kapdec.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

                            \u00a0<\/p>\n

                            Practice Grid<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                            Solid<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Faces<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Edges<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Vertices<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Euler Check (F+V-E)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Polyhedron?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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                            Cube<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            \u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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                            Cuboid<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            \u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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                            Triangular Prism<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                            		\n

                            \u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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                            Square Pyramid<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                            		\n

                            5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                            		\n

                            \u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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                            Tetrahedron<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                            		\n

                            4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            \u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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                            Cylinder<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            1 (not applicable)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            \u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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                            Cone<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                            		\n

                            1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                            		\n

                            1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            0 (not applicable)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            \u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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                            Sphere<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            -1 (not applicable)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            \u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                            Source: Kapdec.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

                            \n

                            Quick Reference Card \u2013 Solid Shapes Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                            Solid<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Faces<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Edges<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Vertices<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Type<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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                            Cube<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Polyhedron (Regular)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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                            Cuboid<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Polyhedron<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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                            Triangular Prism<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Polyhedron<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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                            Square Pyramid<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Polyhedron<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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                            Tetrahedron<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Polyhedron (Regular)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

                            \n

                            Cylinder<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Non-Polyhedron<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

                            \n

                            Cone<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                            		\n

                            1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                            		\n

                            1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            Non-Polyhedron<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

                            \n

                            Sphere<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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                            1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                            		\n

                            0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                            		\n

                            0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

                            		\n

                            Non-Polyhedron<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                            Source: Kapdec.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

                            Euler’s Formula (for Polyhedrons only):<\/strong>\u00a0F + V – E = 2<\/p>\n

                            \u00a0<\/p>\n

                            <\/p>\n