Net of a Square Pyramid

A square pyramid is a 3-dimensional geometric shape with a square base and four triangular faces that meet at a single point, known as the apex. It is a type of pyramid, which is a polyhedron with a flat-square base and triangular faces that converge at a single point.

In this article, we will cover:

• Calculating the Net of a Square Pyramid
• Examples
• FAQs

Example 1: A square pyramid with a base length of 4cm and height of 6. The square base has sides of length 4, and the four triangular faces are congruent and meet at a point 6 units above the center of the base.

Example 2: The Great Pyramid of Giza is a square pyramid with a base length of about 230.6 meters and a height of about 146.7 meters. The square base has four equal sides and the four triangular faces converge at a single point, forming the apex of the pyramid.

Calculating the Net of a Square Pyramid

To calculate the net of a square pyramid, you need to know the length of each side of the square base and the height of the pyramid. The net of a square pyramid is a 2-dimensional representation of the 3-dimensional shape that can be used to create the pyramid by folding along the lines.

Steps to calculate the net of a square pyramid:

1. Determine the length of each side of the square base and the height of the pyramid.
2. Draw a square with sides of the specified length.
3. Draw lines connecting the midpoints of each side of the square to the apex, which is located above the center of the square.
4. Label the vertices of the square and the apex.
5. Connect each vertex of the square to the apex to complete the net.

Net of a Square Pyramid FAQS

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