Right Prism by James Fields

Right Prism by James Fields
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2017-02-23 13:56
This example demonstrates the geometric construction and properties of a right prism. It involves core mathematical concepts such as polygons, solid geometry, and angle calculations. The construction uses GeoGebra commands and objects like points, intersections, polygons, prisms, angles, and path intersections. Suitable for high school geometry education, helping students understand the volume, surface area, and spatial properties of prisms.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Point(yAxis) → A
  2. Intersect(xAxis, yAxis) → B
  3. Point(xAxis) → C
  4. Polygon(A, B, C, D) → poly1, a, b, c, d
  5. Prism(poly1, h) → f, I, edgeAI, edgeBJ, edgeCK, edgeDL, edgeIJ, edgeJK, edgeKL, edgeIL, J, K, L, faceABJI, faceBCKJ, faceCDLK, faceADLI, faceIJKL
  6. Angle(A, B, J) → α
  7. IntersectPath(l, f) → poly2, poly4, Q, R, S, T, n, p, q, r
  8. IntersectPath(l, faceCDLK) → s
  9. Intersect(l, faceCDLK) → U, V
  10. IntersectPath(e, f) → poly3, W, Z, A_1, B_1, m, f_1, g_1, h_1