Nets of common solids
Nets of common solids.
- Use the stated properties and diagram markings, rather than judging by appearance.
- Matching ticks mean equal lengths; matching arrows mean parallel lines.
- A small square marks a right angle. Keep labels horizontal and include units.
Example 1
Name the solid formed by folding this net.
Six equal square faces fold into a cube, with no overlap.
Example 2
Name the solid formed by folding this net.
There are two matching triangular ends and three rectangular side faces.
Your turn
Name the solid formed by folding this net.
Check answer
The rectangle rolls into the curved surface. The two matching circles form the ends.
Name the solid formed by folding this net.
Check answer
The square is the base. Four triangular faces meet at one apex when folded.
Name the solid formed by folding this net.
Check answer
Six equal square faces fold into a cube, with no overlap.
Name the solid formed by folding this net.
Check answer
There are two matching triangular ends and three rectangular side faces.
Name the solid formed by folding this net.
Check answer
The rectangle rolls into the curved surface. The two matching circles form the ends.
Name the solid formed by folding this net.
AnswerThe rectangle rolls into the curved surface. The two matching circles form the ends.
Name the solid formed by folding this net.
AnswerThe square is the base. Four triangular faces meet at one apex when folded.
Name the solid formed by folding this net.
AnswerSix equal square faces fold into a cube, with no overlap.
Name the solid formed by folding this net.
AnswerThere are two matching triangular ends and three rectangular side faces.
Name the solid formed by folding this net.
AnswerThe rectangle rolls into the curved surface. The two matching circles form the ends.