Prism basics
Prism basics

A prism has the same 2D shape all the way through, so the repeated face is called the cross-section. The distance it extends is the length or depth of the prism.
Step-by-step lessons on OCR GCSE Maths Volume of a Prism. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build fluency with number, ratio and algebra first, since geometry, probability and statistics topics rely on them, and leave extra time nearer the exam for Higher-tier problem-solving and multi-step reasoning questions.