Visualizing Shapes RD Sharma Class 8 Solutions Ex 19.2

Exercise 19.2 of Chapter 19, mainly deals with visualisation of 3-D shapes through nets. The problems are solved in a simple and precise manner by a set of expert faculty team at Infinity Learn. The solutions are designed stepwise as per the marks allotted for each step in the exam pattern, so following the steps is a must. Students can achieve their goals only by practising regularly.

Question 1.
Which among the following are nets for a cube ?

Solution:
Nets for a cube are (ii), (iv) and (vi)

Question 2.
Name the polyhedron that can be made by folding each net:

Solution:
(i) This net is for a square

(ii) This net is for triangular prism.

(iii) This net is for triangular prism.

(iv) This net is for hexagonal prism.

(v) This net is for hexagon pyramid.

(vi) This net is for cuboid.

Question 3.
Dice are cubes where the numbers on the opposite faces must total 7. Which of the following are dice ?


Solution:
Figure (i) shows the net of cube or dice.

Question 4.
Draw nets for each of the following polyhedrons:


Solution:
(i) Net for cube is given below :

(ii) Net of a triangular prism is as under :

(iii) Net of hexagonal prism is as under :

(iv) The net for pentagonal pyramid is as under:

Question 5.
Match the following figures:


Solution:
(a) (iv)
(b) (i)
(c) (ii)
(d) (iii)