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Net of a Prism by Michael Bailey

Net of a Prism by Michael Bailey
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2015-04-07 09:11
PolygonSolid GeometryGeometric Construction
In collections Chapter 11: Surface Area and Volume
This example demonstrates the net of a prism. Key mathematical concepts include geometry, prisms, and quadrilaterals. Using GeoGebra commands such as Intersect, Point, Prism, and Net, the various faces and edges of the prism can be constructed. Suitable for middle school and above students for geometric construction.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Intersect(xAxis, yAxis) → A
  2. Point(zAxis) → B
  3. Point(yAxis) → D
  4. Point(xAxis) → H
  5. Prism(A, B, C, D, H) → a, E, edgeAB, edgeBC, edgeCD, edgeAD, edgeAH, edgeBE, edgeCF, edgeDG, edgeEH, edgeEF, F, edgeFG, edgeGH, G, faceABCD, faceABEH, faceBCFE, faceCDGF, faceADGH, faceEFGH
  6. Net(a, b) → c, I, R, S, T, U, V, faceIJKL, faceIJNM, faceJKPO, faceKLRQ, faceILST, J, faceMNUV, edgeIJ, edgeJK, edgeKL, edgeIL, edgeIM, edgeMN, edgeJN, edgeJO, edgeOP, K, edgeKP, edgeKQ, edgeQR, edgeLR, edgeLS, edgeST, edgeIT, edgeNU, edgeUV, edgeMV, L, M, N, O, P, Q
  7. Segment(O, K) → d
  8. Midpoint(O, C) → W
  9. Midpoint(Q, R) → Z