Shapes Around Us (3D Shapes)
CBSE · Class 2 · Mathematics
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What is a 3D shape?
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A 3D shape is a solid shape that has length, width, and height. We can hold it in our hands. Examples are a ball, box, dice, or ice cream cone.
What is a face of a 3D shape?
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A face is the flat surface of a 3D shape. For example, a dice has 6 faces that you can touch and see.
What is an edge of a 3D shape?
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An edge is where two faces meet. It is like the border or line where two flat surfaces join together. A dice has 12 edges.
What is a corner (vertex) of a 3D shape?
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A corner is the pointed part where edges meet. It is also called a vertex. A dice has 8 corners where you can feel the pointed parts.
What is a cube? Give an example.
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A cube is a 3D shape with 6 square faces, 12 edges, and 8 corners. All faces are the same size. Example: dice, Rubik's cube, or a sugar cube.
What is a cuboid? Give an example.
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A cuboid is a 3D shape with 6 rectangular faces, 12 edges, and 8 corners. It looks like a stretched cube. Example: matchbox, book, or brick.
What is a sphere? Give an example.
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A sphere is a perfectly round 3D shape with 1 curved face, no edges, and no corners. Example: ball, orange, or marble.
What is a cylinder? Give an example.
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A cylinder has 2 circular faces (top and bottom), 1 curved face around the middle, and 2 edges. It has no corners. Example: tin can, drum, or pipe.
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