22
QuizMultiple Choice

Geometric Modeling — Test

Question 22 • TPS EdX Geometry

An oblique prism with a square base of edge length x units has a volume of 1 half x cubed cubic units. Which expression represents the height of the prism?

Answer
A
x square root of 2 units
B
2 x units
C
1 half x units
D
x units

Explanation

The volume of a prism is base area multiplied by its perpendicular height. The square base has area x², so the height is (½x³) ÷ x² = ½x units. Therefore, choice C, ½x units, is correct.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next