This document discusses solid shapes in math and their properties. It defines solids as three-dimensional shapes and explains some key solid shapes like cubes, cuboids, spheres, cylinders and cones. It provides the properties of each shape like number of faces, edges and vertices. It also includes formulas to calculate the volume and total surface area of different solids. Some example calculations using these formulas are shown. Finally, it addresses some frequently asked questions about solid shapes.

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Solids Shapes (Solid geometry) in Maths & their types and
Formulas
Solids or three-dimensional forms are three-dimensional shapes with three (or more) dimensions
in geometry. Solid geometry studies the characteristics, volume, and surface area of three-
dimensional forms. Let us now turn our attention to the study of geometrical solids.
Solids: Definition
Three-dimensional forms, often known as solids, are shapes that inhabit space. Figures with three
dimensions—length, breadth, and height—are also known as solid forms. A sphere, or three-
dimensional form, is a ball, whereas a circle written on a sheet of paper is a two-dimensional
figure. Similarly, solid shapes such as tables, chairs, notepads, or pens are all around us. Here are
some solid examples and attributes of solid forms.
The geometrical figures are categorized according to their dimensions as follows:
 Zero-dimensional shape - As the name suggests, 0-dimensional shapes are just a
point.
 One-dimensional shape - A line is an example of such a shape since there is only one
dimension: its length.
 Two-dimensional shapes - Such shapes have two dimensions of length and breadth.
E.g., polygon, square, triangle, rectangle, circle.
 Three-dimensional shapes - Such shapes have three dimensions, i.e., length, breadth,
and height. E.g., cuboid, cone, cylinder, sphere, cube, pyramid.
 Higher-dimensional shapes: Such shapes have more than three dimensions, and we
will study them in higher classes.

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Solid Geometric Shapes: Some Attributes
Some attributes of solid geometric shapes are as follows:
Faces: The faces of the solid figures are the single flat figures of the solid figures. It might be
square, rectangular, or any other polygon.
Edges: The edges of solid objects are line segments between two faces where the two faces
meet.
Vertices: The vertices are the spots where the solid figures' edges meet. In most circumstances,
three faces join at a single vertex. The plural form of a vertex is vertices.
Solids: Types
So let us try to understand solids from a different perspective.
Would you agree that a cube is a 3-dimensional form of a square?
Would you agree that a pyramid is a 3-dimensional form of a triangle?
Would you agree that a sphere or a cylinder is a 3-dimensional form of a circle?
You would, right!
So we can think of solids as 3-dimensional forms of 2-dimensional figures. Furthermore, this
approach can simplify how we understand the properties of such solids.
Cube : A cube is solid with six square sides. It is a 3-dimensional figure with length, breadth,
and height. However, since we know that a square has equal sides and this shape is made of 6
squares, its length = breadth = height. Imagine a Ludo Dice for a good example!

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Its properties are as follows:
1. 6 faces
2. 12 edges
3. 8 vertices
4. All sides are perpendicular to each other or are at 90-degree angles.
Cuboid: A cuboid, also known as a rectangular prism, is a solid form of two-dimensional
rectangular sides. Imagine a shoebox or a wooden box for a good example!

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It has the following properties:
 Opposite faces, as well as opposite edges, are equal.
 8 vertices
 12 edges
 6 faces
 All sides are perpendicular to each other or are at 90-degree angles.
Cylinder: The term cylinder refers to a solid object with two circular bases and a curving
surface. Imagine a Coca-Cola Can for a good example!

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Its properties are as follows:
1. 2 edges
2. 0 vertices
3. 2 flare services (the top and the bottom)
4. 1 curved surface
Cone: A cone is a solid object having one circular base attached to a curving surface and a single
vertex. Imagine Ice cream waffle Cones for a good example!

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Its properties are as follows:
1. 1 edge
2. 1 vertex
3. 1 flat face
4. 1 curved face
Sphere: A sphere is a solid that is completely spherical in form. Imagine a football!

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Its properties are as follows:
1. 0 vertices
2. 0 edges
3. 0 flat surfaces
4. 1 curved surface
Solid Formula List
(Formula list for Solid Shapes in Maths)
Now that we know about the properties of all these solids, let’s also make a note of all its
perimeters and areas.
Shape
(solid
shapes
name)
Volume
Total Surface
Area
Cuboid l × b × h 2 (lb + lh + hb)

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Cube a3
6a2
Sphere (4/3)πr3
4πr2
Cylinder πr2
h 2πr(r + h)
Cone (⅓)πr2
h πr(r + l)
Let’s also try using these formulas to solve some questions.
1. Calculate the surface area and volume of a cube where a side is 6 cm.
Given that side, a = 8 cm
Cube’s volume = a3
Substituting the values, cube’s volume = 83
= 6*6*6 = 512 cm3
.
Now cube’s surface area = 6a2
Substituting the values, cube’s surface area = 6*82
= 6*8*8 = 384 cm2
.
2. Find the volume of the sphere of the radius of 3 cm.
Given that sphere’s radius, r = 3 cm
Sphere’s volume = 4/3πr3
Substituting the values, sphere’s volume = 4/3 * 22/7 * 3 * 3 * 3 = 112.75 cm3
.
3. Calculate the total surface area of a cuboid with dimensions of 6 cm × 5 cm × 9 cm.
Given that, l = 6 cm, b = 5 and h = 9 cm.
Cuboid’s total surface area = 2 (lb + bh + hl)
Substituting the values, cuboid’s surface area = 2 (6*5 + 5*9 + 6*9) = 258 cm2
.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. Mention different types of solid shapes(solid shapes names).
The following are the several sorts of solid forms depending on their appearance:
1. Cube
2. Cuboid
3. Sphere
4. Cylinder
5. Cone
6. Prism
7. Pyramid

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2. State the difference between cube and cuboid.
A cube and a cuboid are distinguished by the fact that a cube has six identical square-shaped
faces, but on the other hand, a cuboid has rectangular faces. However, the cube and the cuboid
have similar structures, there are some differences in faces, diagonals, and edge length.
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