What does lateral area mean?
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the surface area of a whole solid
the surface area of the bases of a solid
the surface area minus the base(s)
Lateral area refers to the surface area of a solid object, excluding the area of its base(s).
Lateral area refers to the surface area of a solid, excluding the area of the base(s). It represents the curved or lateral sides of the solid.
To calculate the lateral area of a solid, you need to know the shape of the solid and its dimensions. The formula for finding the lateral area may vary depending on the solid.
For example, if we have a rectangular prism, the lateral area can be found by multiplying the perimeter of the base by the height of the prism.
If we have a cylinder, the lateral area can be calculated by multiplying the circumference of the base (which is equal to the perimeter of the circular base) by the height of the cylinder.
In summary, the lateral area represents the surface area of a solid excluding the base(s), and the calculation method depends on the shape of the solid.