Help with Geometry: Volume, Area and Perimeter of Pyramid

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around calculating the perimeter, volume, and surface area of a pyramid with a square base, where all lengths are specified as 5 cm. Participants explore various approaches to solve the problem, including geometric reasoning and mathematical formulas.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related
  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes the pyramid as having a square base and four slanted edges of length 5 cm, proposing that the perimeter is calculated as 4 times the side length plus 4 times the slanted edge length, resulting in 40 cm.
  • Another participant calculates the surface area by considering the four equilateral triangles that form the sides of the pyramid, stating that their area is 25√3 cm², and the area of the base is 25 cm², leading to a total surface area of (25√3 + 25) cm².
  • One participant suggests using the Pythagorean theorem to derive the height of the pyramid from the radius and slant height, indicating that the height can be calculated as 5/√2 cm.
  • The volume of the pyramid is proposed to be calculated using the formula V = (1/3) * base area * height, leading to a volume of 125/(3√2) cm³.
  • There is a question raised about the concept of perimeter in relation to a solid figure, indicating some confusion about the terminology used.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present multiple approaches and calculations, but there is no consensus on the final values for perimeter, volume, and surface area. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the correctness of the calculations and interpretations.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the shape and dimensions of the pyramid may not be explicitly stated, and there is a lack of clarity regarding the definition of perimeter in the context of a solid figure.

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Hello .
I am in the end of my exams and i have to do a geometry figure like a pyramid ( view image ) below
Now i should find the Perimeter, Volume and Surface of this figure .
Lengths are all 5 cm, Can somebody find and write the
Permiter,volume and surface for this figure please it's urgent :confused: :confused:
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beh4R said:
Hello .
I am in the end of my exams and i have to do a geometry figure like a pyramid ( view image ) below
Now i should find the Perimeter, Volume and Surface of this figure .
Lengths are all 5 cm, Can somebody find and write the
Permiter,volume and surface for this figure please it's urgent :confused: :confused:

Good morning,

I've to do a lot of guessing, so if I guessed correctly you can finish the problem, otherwise you have to provide us with additional detailed informations:

1. I assume that the figure shows a sector of a circle. If so the figure is the curved surface of a cone with the slanted line s = 5 cm and the arc a = 5 cm.
2. The area $$A_s$$ of a sector is calculated by: $$A_s = \frac12 \cdot a \cdot s$$
3. The arc of the sector is the circumference of the base circle of the cone. You can determine the radius r of the base circle by: $$a = 2 \pi \cdot r$$
4. The volume of a cone is calculated by: $$V = \frac13 \cdot \pi \cdot r^2 \cdot h$$
where h denotes the height of the cone.
5. Use Pythagorean theorem to derive h from r and s.

I'll leave it to you to calculate the complete surface area of the cone.

... and btw I couldn't imagine what a perimeter of a solid could be? :confused:
 

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Hello, beh4R!

I am in the end of my exams and i have to do a geometry
figure like a pyramid. .All lengths are 5 cm.

Find the perimeter, volume, and surface area.

Code:
            *
           * * * 5
        5 *   *   *
         *     *     *
        *       *   *
       *         * * 5
      *  *  *  *  *
            5
I assume this is a pyramid with a square base.There are four slanted edges of length 5.
The base is a square with side 5.
The perimeter is: 4\cdot5 + 4\cdot 5 \:=\:40\:cm.

There are four equilateral triangles with side 5.
. . Their area is: 4\cdot\tfrac{\sqrt{3}}{4}(5^2) \,=\,25\sqrt{3}\,cm^2
The base is a square with side 5.
. . Its area is 5^2\,=\,25\,cm^2
Surface area: .(25\sqrt{3} + 25)\,cm^2

Slice the pyramid through two opposite slanted sides.
Code:
            *
        5 * : * 5
        *   :   *
      *  *  *_ *  *
           5√2
We have an isosceles right triangle.
Its height is \tfrac{5}{\sqrt{2}}\,cm.

Volume: .\tfrac{1}{3}(5^2)\left(\tfrac{5}{\sqrt{2}}\right) \:=\:\frac{125}{3\sqrt{2}}\,cm^3
 
soroban said:
Hello, beh4R!


I assume this is a pyramid with a square base.There are four slanted edges of length 5.
The base is a square with side 5.
The perimeter is: 4\cdot5 + 4\cdot 5 \:=\:40\:cm.

There are four equilateral triangles with side 5.
. . Their area is: 4\cdot\tfrac{\sqrt{3}}{4}(5^2) \,=\,25\sqrt{3}\,cm^2
The base is a square with side 5.
. . Its area is 5^2\,=\,25\,cm^2
Surface area: .(25\sqrt{3} + 25)\,cm^2

Slice the pyramid through two opposite slanted sides.
Code:
            *
        5 * : * 5
        *   :   *
      *  *  *_ *  *
           5√2
We have an isosceles right triangle.
Its height is \tfrac{5}{\sqrt{2}}\,cm.

Volume: .\tfrac{1}{3}(5^2)\left(\tfrac{5}{\sqrt{2}}\right) \:=\:\frac{125}{3\sqrt{2}}\,cm^3
ok thnaks so much i will write this in my notebook . hope its correct and to not remain in exam :) God bless you (Inlove)
 

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