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Recognition of Solids

ICSE · Class 6 · Mathematics

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1. Introduction to 3D Shapes

  • Solids are 3D shapes that occupy space and have length, breadth, and height.
  • Unlike 2D shapes (like squares or rectangles), 3D shapes have thickness.
  • Examples: Book (cuboid), Dice (cube), Ball (sphere), Ice cream cone (cone), Tin can (cylinder).
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2. Faces, Edges, and Vertices of Solids

  • Faces: Flat or curved surfaces of a solid.
  • Edges: Line segments where two faces meet.
  • Vertices (Corners): Points where edges meet.
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3. Types of 3D Shapes and Their Properties

  • Cube: 6 square faces, 12 edges, 8 vertices. All sides equal.
  • Cuboid: 6 rectangular faces, 12 edges, 8 vertices. Sides may differ.
  • Cylinder: 2 circular faces, 1 curved face, 2 edges, 0 vertices.
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4. Nets of 3D Shapes

  • A net is a 2D pattern that can be folded to form a 3D solid.
  • Different nets can form the same solid.
  • Nets must have the correct number and arrangement of faces.

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Solids are 3D shapes because theyA face is a flat surfaceA net is a 2D patternAn oblique sketch is a way

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