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FLAT SURFACE

Flat Surface

Definition Of Flat Surface

A plane horizontal surface with no depths is called a Flat Surface.

Example of Flat Surface

How many flat surfaces are there in this figure?

example of  Flat Surface

Video Examples: Finding the coefficient of friction on a flat surface
 

Solved Example on Flat Surface

Ques: How many flat surfaces are there in this figure?

Choices:

A. 6
B. 5
C. 7
D. 4
Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Step 1: There are 6 planes or flat surfaces in this figure.

Quick Summary

  • A flat surface is also called a plane.
  • Flat surfaces can be found in many everyday objects.
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🍎 Teacher Insights

Use real-world examples to help students visualize flat surfaces. Encourage students to build models with flat surfaces and count them.

🎓 Prerequisites

  • Basic shapes recognition
  • Spatial reasoning

Check Your Knowledge

Q1: How many flat surfaces does a cube have?

Q2: Which of these objects has a flat surface?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is another name for a flat surface?
A: It is also called a plane.

Q: Can a flat surface be part of a 3D object?
A: Yes, many 3D objects have flat surfaces.

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