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Topic Content:
- Definition of Pyramid
- Lateral Surface Area of a Square-based Pyramid
- Total Surface Area of a Square-based Pyramid
A pyramid is a 3-D shape that has a polygon as its base and triangular sides that meet at a single point called the vertex.
The base of a pyramid can be triangular, square, pentagonal, or any other polygon.
Lateral Surface Area of a Square-based Pyramid:
The lateral faces of a pyramid are the triangular faces of the pyramid that meet at the apex. The base of a square pyramid is a square , as the name implies.
Where:
- h is the height of the pyramid
- l is the slant height
- b is the length of the base
Note: You use the slant height, not the pyramid height, when calculating the surface area of a pyramid. The slant height, l, is the distance along the surface of
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