MHB Calculate volume of non parallel wedge

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To calculate the volume of a non-parallel wedge, first determine the areas of the triangular bases. The left triangle has an area of 0.4 m², while the right triangle has an area of 1.0 m², resulting in an average area of 0.7 m². The volume is then calculated by multiplying this average area by the wedge's length of 6 m, yielding a total volume of 4.2 m³. It is important to note that the top surface of the wedge is not flat, which may affect further calculations or applications. Understanding these calculations is essential for accurate volume determination in non-standard shapes.
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Hi, just wondering how I would calculate the volume of this wedge? see photo attached

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We have a triangle on the left side with area $\frac 12\cdot 4\,\text{m}\cdot 200\,\text{mm} = 0.4\,\text{m}^2$.
And we have a triangle on the right side with area $\frac 12\cdot 4\,\text{m}\cdot 500\,\text{mm} = 1.0\,\text{m}^2$.
The average triangular area is $\frac{0.4+1.0}{2} = 0.7\,\text{m}^2$.
Multiply by the length to find the volume $V=6\,\text{m}\cdot 0.7\,\text{m}^2=4.2\,\text{m}^3$.

Btw, the top surface is not flat.
 
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