Examples with solutions for Cubes: Identifying and defining elements

Exercise #1

A cube has a base area of 9 cm².

Is it possible to calculate the volume of the cube? If so, what is it?

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Step-by-Step Solution

To determine if we can calculate the volume of the cube, let's start by analyzing the given information:

  1. The base area of the cube is given as 9cm29 \, \text{cm}^2. In a cube, each face is a square, so this area corresponds to the area of one face.
  2. To find the side length ss of the square face, use the formula for the area of a square: A=s2A = s^2.
  3. Set up the equation based on the given area: s2=9s^2 = 9.
  4. Solve for ss by taking the square root of both sides: s=9=3cms = \sqrt{9} = 3 \, \text{cm}.
  5. Now that we have the side length ss, calculate the volume VV of the cube using the formula for the volume of a cube: V=s3V = s^3.
  6. Substitute s=3cms = 3 \, \text{cm} into the volume formula: V=33=27cm3V = 3^3 = 27 \, \text{cm}^3.

Therefore, the volume of the cube is 27cm327 \, \text{cm}^3.

Among the given choices, the correct answer is:

  • Choice 3: 27 27

Answer

27 27

Exercise #2

All faces of the cube must be?

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Step-by-Step Solution

To determine what all the faces of a cube must be, we start by recalling the definition of a cube. A cube is a special type of cuboid where all edges are equal in length and all angles between the faces are right angles.

Since all edges are equal, each face of the cube is a square. A square is defined as a quadrilateral with equal sides and four right angles. This characteristic matches every face of a cube.

We recognize that the only shape for each face that satisfies the criteria of equal edge lengths and right angles is a square.

Therefore, all faces of the cube must be Squares.

Answer

Squares

Exercise #3

Which of the following figures represents an unfolded cube?

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Step-by-Step Solution

To determine which figure represents an unfolded cube, we need to ensure the following:

  • The figure must consist of exactly 6 squares.

  • The squares must be connected along their edges to allow the figure to fold into a cube without overlapping.

Let's examine each of the choices:

  • Choice 1: This figure consists of 6 squares arranged in a "T" shape. By folding the squares, we can form a cube, which is a valid unfolded cube shape.

  • Choice 2: This figure consists of only 5 squares, which is insufficient to form a cube.

  • Choice 3: This figure also has 6 squares, but the arrangement will not form a cube since the squares aren't in a connected format that allows a full enclosure.

  • Choice 4: This figure consists of 7 squares, having an extra square, which invalidates it as a cube net.

Therefore, after examining all options, we conclude that Choice 1 is the correct one, as it can be folded into a cube.

Answer

Exercise #4

Shown below is a cube with a length of 4 cm.

What is the sum of the lengths of the cube's edges?

444

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Step-by-Step Solution

To find the sum of the lengths of all the edges of a cube, we can follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Recognize that a cube has 12 edges, and each edge is the same length.
  • Step 2: Given the side length of the cube is 4 cm, use the formula for the total edge length.

The formula for the total length of the edges of a cube is:

Total length=number of edges×length of one edge \text{Total length} = \text{number of edges} \times \text{length of one edge}

Substituting the known values, we have:

Total length=12×4cm \text{Total length} = 12 \times 4 \, \text{cm}

Calculating this gives:

Total length=48cm \text{Total length} = 48 \, \text{cm}

Therefore, the sum of the lengths of the cube's edges is 48cm 48 \, \text{cm} .

Answer

48 48

Exercise #5

Find a,b

bbb555aaa

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll conduct step-by-step reasoning with cube geometry.

  • Step 1: Understanding the cube dimensions. Given that the side length of this cube is mentioned using observation or label as 5, we align this with general cube properties.
  • Step 2: Identifying aa and bb. The problem contextually connects the cube's components (like a side, an edge, or a diagonal).
  • Step 3: Applying cube properties for space diagonals: The rule for the space diagonal is expressed as 3×(side length) \sqrt{3} \times (\text{side length}). Given that the side length dimension works out as 5, this aligns our expectation and evaluation of segment similarity or measured equal to the side itself, where cube components transition smoothly.
  • Step 4: We accept a meaningful conclusion a=b=5a = b = 5 due to network design consistency across cube segments vs perspectives given, i.e., equivalent edge parallels—a unified consistent representation.

Now, let's conclude our steps: It’s determined using calculation and cross-referencing known cube features that the values of aa and bb are justifiably equal to the side length 5 of the cube. Therefore, the values of a a and b b are both a=b=5 a = b = 5 .

This conclusion also matches the selected correct choice in the answer options: a=b=5 a = b = 5 .

Answer

a=b=5 a=b=5

Exercise #6

A cube has edges measuring 3 cm.

What is the volume of the cube?

333

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Identify the given information: The edge of the cube is 3 cm.
  • Apply the formula for the volume of a cube: V=a3 V = a^3 .
  • Calculate the volume by substituting the given edge length into the formula.

Now, let's work through each step:

Step 1: The edge length a a is 3 cm.

Step 2: The formula for the volume of a cube is V=a3 V = a^3 . Substituting the given edge length, we have:

V=33 V = 3^3

Step 3: Calculate 33 3^3 :

3×3×3=27 3 \times 3 \times 3 = 27

Therefore, the volume of the cube is 27 27 cubic centimeters.

Thus, the solution to the problem is 27 27 cm3^3.

Answer

27 27

Exercise #7

The cube shown below has a base area of 16 cm².

Is it possible to calculate the height of the cube? If so, what is it?

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Identify the base area of the cube.
  • Step 2: Use the formula to find the side length of the base.
  • Step 3: Recognize that the height of the cube is equal to the side length of the base.

Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: We are given the base area of the cube as 16cm216 \, \text{cm}^2.
Step 2: The area of a square is calculated using the formula side2 \text{side}^2, where "side" is the length of each side of the square.
Setting up the equation: side2=16\text{side}^2 = 16. Solving for the "side," we find side=16=4cm\text{side} = \sqrt{16} = 4 \, \text{cm}.
Step 3: Since the cube is a regular geometric shape, the height is equal to the side length of the base. Therefore, the height of the cube is 4cm4 \, \text{cm}.

Therefore, the height of the cube is 4cm 4 \, \text{cm} .

Answer

4 4

Exercise #8

Given the cube whose edge length is equal to 7 cm

What is the sum of the lengths of the edges of the cube?

777

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Recall that a cube has 12 edges.
  • Step 2: Use the formula for the sum of the lengths of cube's edges: 12×edge length 12 \times \text{edge length} .
  • Step 3: Perform the calculation using the given edge length of 7 cm.

Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: A cube has a total of 12 edges.
Step 2: Using the formula, the sum of the lengths of the edges is 12×7 12 \times 7 .
Step 3: Calculating this gives us 12×7=84 12 \times 7 = 84 cm.

Therefore, the sum of the lengths of the edges of the cube is 84 84 cm.

Answer

84 84

Exercise #9

How many faces does a cube have?

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Recall the definition and properties of a cube.
  • Step 2: Apply these properties to determine the number of faces.

Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: A cube is a three-dimensional shape with all edges of equal length and all faces square. It is composed entirely of squares from each face being congruent.
Step 2: By definition, a cube has six faces, each of which is a square. When we visualize a cube, we can think of it as having a front, back, left, right, top, and bottom face.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is that a cube has 6 6 faces.

Answer

6 6

Exercise #10

Given the cube

How many edges are there in the cube?

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Recall the properties of a cube
  • Step 2: Identify the number of edges based on these properties

Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: A cube is a symmetrical three-dimensional shape with equal sides. It has 6 faces, 8 vertices, and 12 edges.
Step 2: Each face of a cube is a square, and the edges are the lines where two faces meet. Since we have established through geometric principles that a cube has 12 edges, this is our answer.

Therefore, the number of edges in a cube is 12 12 .

Answer

12 12

Exercise #11

The cube shown below has a base area equal to 36 cm².

Is it possible to calculate the height of the cube? If so, what is it?

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Understand the relationship between the base area and the side length of a cube.
  • Step 2: Calculate the side length using the square area formula.
  • Step 3: Conclude that the height of the cube is equal to this side length.

Now, let's work through each step:

Step 1: The basic property of a cube is that all of its three dimensions (length, width, and height) are equal. We know the base area of this cube is given as 36 cm².

Step 2: Using the formula for the area of a square, we have s2=36 s^2 = 36 , where s s is the side length of the base.

Solving for s s , we find:

s=36=6cm s = \sqrt{36} = 6 \, \text{cm}

Step 3: Since all sides of a cube are equal, the height of the cube is also 6cm 6 \, \text{cm} .

Therefore, the height of the cube is 6cm 6 \, \text{cm} .

Answer

6 6

Exercise #12

Given the cube and the length of each edge equals 6.5 cm

What is the sum of the lengths of the edges of the cube?

6.56.56.5

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we need to find the total length of all the edges of a cube where each edge measures 6.5 cm. A cube has 12 edges, and the length of each edge is identical.

We'll apply the formula for the sum of the lengths of the edges of a cube:

  • Formula: Total edge length = 12×edge length 12 \times \text{edge length}

Substitute the given edge length into the formula:

Total edge length = 12×6.5 12 \times 6.5 .

Now let's do the calculation:

Total edge length = 12×6.5=78 12 \times 6.5 = 78 .

Therefore, the sum of the lengths of the edges of the cube is 78\mathbf{78} cm.

The correct choice from the given options is choice 4, which corresponds to the result of 78 78 .

Answer

78 78

Exercise #13

Below is a cube with a base area of 16 cm².

Is it possible to calculate the volume of the cube? If so, then what is it?

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Step-by-Step Solution

To determine if it is possible to calculate the volume of the cube and then find it, we proceed as follows:

  • Step 1: Identify the given information
    The base area of the cube is given as 16cm2 16 \, \text{cm}^2 .
  • Step 2: Apply the appropriate formula for the side length
    Since the base of a cube is a square, we have s2=16 s^2 = 16 , where s s is the side length.
  • Step 3: Calculate the side length
    Solving for s s , we find s=16=4cm s = \sqrt{16} = 4 \, \text{cm} .
  • Step 4: Calculate the volume of the cube
    The volume V V of a cube with side s s is V=s3 V = s^3 . Substituting in the side length, we get V=43=64cm3 V = 4^3 = 64 \, \text{cm}^3 .

Therefore, it is possible to calculate the volume of the cube, and the volume is 64cm3 64 \, \text{cm}^3 .

Answer

64 64

Exercise #14

Below is a cube with a base area equal to 9 cm².

Is it possible to calculate the height of the cube? If so, then what is it?

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Step-by-Step Solution

To determine the height of the cube given the base area, follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Recognize that in a cube, all sides are equal, and thus the base area is given by the formula s2s^2, where ss is the side length.
  • Step 2: We know the base area of the cube is 9cm29 \, \text{cm}^2. Therefore, we have the equation s2=9s^2 = 9.
  • Step 3: Solve for ss by taking the square root of both sides of the equation: s=9s = \sqrt{9}.
  • Step 4: Calculate s=3cms = 3 \, \text{cm}.

Thus, the height of the cube is the same as the side length, which is 3cm3 \, \text{cm}.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 3cm 3 \, \text{cm} .

Answer

3 3

Exercise #15

Which of the following dimensions of an orthohedra represents a cube?

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Step-by-Step Solution

To determine which set of dimensions represents a cube, follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Review each set of dimensions.
  • Step 2: Check if all dimensions in a set are equal.

Now, let's evaluate each option:

Step 1: Analyze the given choices:
Choice 1: Dimensions 20,7,1220, 7, 12
Choice 2: Dimensions 7,9,157, 9, 15
Choice 3: Dimensions 12,12,1212, 12, 12
Choice 4: Dimensions 8,5,68, 5, 6

Step 2: Check for equality among dimensions in each choice:
- Choice 1: 20,7,1220, 7, 12 are all different. Not a cube.
- Choice 2: 7,9,157, 9, 15 are all different. Not a cube.
- Choice 3: 12,12,1212, 12, 12 are all equal. This is a cube.
- Choice 4: 8,5,68, 5, 6 are all different. Not a cube.

Therefore, the set of dimensions 12,12,1212, 12, 12 indicates a cube.

The correct answer is: 12,12,12 12,12,12 .

Answer

12,12,12 12,12,12

Exercise #16

Each face of a cube has an area of 9 cm².

How long are the edges of the cube?

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Step-by-Step Solution

To find the edge length of the cube, we start by noting that:

  • Each face of the cube is a square with an area of 9 cm29 \text{ cm}^2.

Let's denote the edge length of the cube as ss. Since each face of the cube is a square:

s2=9 s^2 = 9

To find ss, we take the square root of both sides:

s=9 s = \sqrt{9}

s=3 cm s = 3 \text{ cm}

Therefore, the length of each edge of the cube is 33 cm.

Answer

3 3

Exercise #17

Shown below is a cube with a base of 4 cm².

Is it possible to calculate the volume of the cube? If so, then what is it?

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll determine if we can calculate the volume of the cube and, if possible, proceed with the calculation.

First, we need to find the side length of the cube. The given area of the base is 4cm24 \, \text{cm}^2, indicating that each face of the cube is a square. Thus, we have:

s2=4 s^2 = 4

To find ss, the side length ss, we take the square root of both sides:

s=4=2cm s = \sqrt{4} = 2 \, \text{cm}

Now that we know the side length, we can calculate the volume of the cube using the formula:

V=s3=23=8cm3 V = s^3 = 2^3 = 8 \, \text{cm}^3

Therefore, it is indeed possible to calculate the volume of the cube. The volume is 8cm38 \, \text{cm}^3.

The correct choice, reflecting this calculation, is 8 \boxed{8} .

Answer

8 8

Exercise #18

The area of each face of a
cube is 6 cm².

What is the surface area of the cube?

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Determine the length of a side of the cube.
  • Step 2: Calculate the total surface area of the cube using the determined side length.

Let's work through each step:

Step 1: Determine the length of a side of the cube.
The area of one face of the cube is given as 6 cm². Since the face of a cube is a square, we can use the formula for the area of a square, which is a2a^2, where aa is the side length of the square. Therefore, we have:

a2=6 a^2 = 6

To find aa, take the square root of both sides:

a=6 a = \sqrt{6}

Step 2: Calculate the total surface area of the cube.
The formula for the surface area SS of a cube with side length aa is given by:

S=6a2 S = 6a^2

Substitute the value of a2a^2 from Step 1:

S=6×6=36 S = 6 \times 6 = 36

Therefore, the surface area of the cube is 36 cm2 36 \text{ cm}^2 .

Answer

36 36

Exercise #19

Shown below is a cube, the faces of which each equal 25 cm².

What are the lengths of the edges of the cube?

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Identify the area of one face of the cube.
  • Step 2: Use the formula for the side length of a square face, s=A s = \sqrt{A} , where A A is the area.
  • Step 3: Calculate the side length.

Now, let's work through each step:

Step 1: The problem states that each face of the cube has an area of 25 cm².

Step 2: Since each face is a square, we use the formula s=A s = \sqrt{A} to find the side length, where A=25 A = 25 cm².

Step 3: Plugging in the value for A A , we get s=25=5 s = \sqrt{25} = 5 cm.

Therefore, the length of each edge of the cube is 5 5 cm.

Answer

5 5

Exercise #20

The area of each face of the cube is 16 cm².

What is the length of the cube's edges?

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Identify the given information.
  • Step 2: Apply the formula for the area of a square to find the edge length.
  • Step 3: Solve for the side length of the square face of the cube.

Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: We know that each face of the cube has an area of 16 cm².
Step 2: The formula for the area of a square is A=side2 A = \text{side}^2 .
Step 3: We need to solve for the side length, so rearrange the formula: side=A\text{side} = \sqrt{A}. Given A=16 A = 16 , we find the side length: side=16=4\text{side} = \sqrt{16} = 4 cm.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is the length of the cube’s edges is 4 cm \text{the length of the cube's edges is } 4 \text{ cm} .

Answer

4 4