Class 4 (CBSE) • MathematicsChapter 1: Shapes Around Us⭐ Topic 2
Nets of 3-D Shapes
A net is a flat pattern that can be folded to make a 3-D shape, helping us understand how solid shapes are built from flat faces.
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A cube's net consists of 6 connected squares that, when folded along the lines, form a cube.
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A cuboid's net consists of 6 connected rectangles (with matching pairs) that fold into a box shape.
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- A net is a flat pattern folded into a 3-D shape.
- A cube's net has 6 connected squares.
- A cuboid's net has 6 connected rectangles.
- Different net arrangements can create the same 3-D shape.
- Nets connect 2-D faces to 3-D solids.
- Understanding nets helps with designing packaging.
- Folding a net along its lines builds the solid shape.
- Nets are a hands-on way to explore 3-D shapes.
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nets of 3-d shapes