Question 4: Consider the following triangular prism. 5 cm, 3 cm, 4 cm, 11 cm

Determine the area of the triangular base _____ square centimeters
Determine the height of the triangular prism. ______ centimeters
Determine the volume of the triangular prism. ______ cubic centimeters

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To solve for the area of the triangular base, height of the triangular prism, and its volume, let's start with the information given:

Step 1: Area of the Triangular Base

We need to identify the dimensions of the triangular base. If we assume the side lengths of the triangle are 5 cm, 3 cm, and 4 cm, we can use Heron's formula to find the area of the triangle.

Calculate the semi-perimeter (s): \[ s = \frac{a + b + c}{2} = \frac{5 + 3 + 4}{2} = \frac{12}{2} = 6 \text{ cm} \]

Using Heron’s Formula for the area (A): \[ A = \sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)} \] \[ A = \sqrt{6(6-5)(6-3)(6-4)} = \sqrt{6 \cdot 1 \cdot 3 \cdot 2} = \sqrt{36} = 6 \text{ square centimeters} \]

Step 2: Height of the Triangular Prism

The height of the prism is given as 11 cm.

Step 3: Volume of the Triangular Prism

The volume (V) of the prism can be calculated using the formula: \[ V = \text{Base Area} \times \text{Height} \] \[ V = 6 \text{ cm}^2 \times 11 \text{ cm} = 66 \text{ cubic centimeters} \]

Summary of Results

  • Area of the triangular base: 6 square centimeters
  • Height of the triangular prism: 11 centimeters
  • Volume of the triangular prism: 66 cubic centimeters