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4MA1/2FR Jan 2022, Question 3: Naming and Properties of 3D Solids

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2FR (Foundation) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Name the given 3-D shape, then state how many edges the solid prism has.

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Part (a) · 1 mark

Give the mathematical name of the 3-D shape shown.

  1. 1The shape has two identical circular faces joined by one curved surface
  2. 2A solid with that description is a cylinder

Answercylinder

Part (b) · 1 mark

Count and state the number of edges on the prism.

  1. 1The prism has two identical end faces, each a quadrilateral with 4 edges
  2. 2The two end faces give 4 + 4 = 8 edges
  3. 3One edge joins each matching pair of corners: 4 more
  4. 48 + 4 = 12

Answer12

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