Understanding Solid Figures Terminology – Vertex, Corner and Edge

Understanding Solid Figures Terminology – Vertex, Corner and Edge

Understanding Solid Figures Terminology – Vertex, Corner and Edge 150 150 SchoolTutoring Academy

Solid figures are three-dimensional (3-D) figures that have length, height and width. The three-dimensional figure can be hollow of solid. Let’s get familiar with few terms to understand the properties of solid figures.

Face: is the flat surface of a solid figure. A face of a solid figure can be a square, a rectangle, a triangle or a circle.

Edge: is the line segment two faces of a solid meet.

Corner (vertex): is a corner where three or more edges of a solid meet.

Below are some of the common solid figures with their properties and examples:

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