Nets

A net is a flat pattern in two dimensions which, when cut out and folded, will make a solid figure

Cuboid
Net of a cuboid

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Pyramid
Net of a pyramid

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Views of Solids

Solids can be viewed from top, front, back and sides.

e.g. This triangular prism can be viewed from the top, front, back and sides.

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View from top .........View from front .......... View from back ..........View from side

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Isometric drawings

Isometric graph paper, which is made up in a triangular pattern, instead of the usual squares, can be used to draw views of three dimensional objects.

e.g. An isometric drawing of the cuboid is shown below. Y8_Nets_and_Views_09.gif

 

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