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Stacking Slices

Part of Volume of Cuboids & PrismsGCSE Mathematics

This introduction covers Stacking Slices within Volume of Cuboids & Prisms for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Volume of Cuboids & Prisms in Geometry & Measures for GCSE Mathematics with 20 exam-style questions and 12 flashcards. This topic shows up very often in GCSE exams, so students should be able to explain it clearly, not just recognise the term. It is section 1 of 8 in this topic. Use this introduction to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

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Section 1 of 8

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20 questions

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12 flashcards

Stacking Slices

Imagine slicing a Toblerone lengthwise - every slice has the exact same triangular shape! A prism is any 3D shape where you can slice it and get identical cross-sections all the way through. To find its volume, just find the area of one slice and multiply by how many slices (the length).
Volume of prisms showing cross-section concept, universal formula V=A×l, cuboid formula, triangular prism worked example, and cylinder as circular prism

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Practice Questions for Volume of Cuboids & Prisms

Which formula correctly calculates the volume of a cuboid?

  • A. V = l + w + h
  • B. V = l × w × h
  • C. V = 2(l + w + h)
  • D. V = l × w + h
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A cuboid measures 10 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm. A cylinder has a diameter of 10 cm and a height of 10 cm. Which shape has the greater volume? Explain your reasoning without calculating exact volumes.

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Quick Recall Flashcards

Volume of a cuboid
V = length × width × height V = l × w × h Units: cm³, m³, mm³
Volume of any prism
V = Cross-sectional Area × Length Works for ALL prisms: cuboid, triangular prism, cylinder, L-shaped prism, etc.

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