Surfaces of the Solids

Definition of surfaces of the solids or 3-D figures:

When we look at the faces of these figures or shapes, we find that some are flat and some are curved. These faces are not only seen but can also be touched. These are called the surfaces of the solids or 3-D figures.

There are two types of surfaces: (i) Plane surfaces and (ii) Curved surface

(i) Plane surfaces:

Flat surfaces are called plane surfaces. The objects having plane surfaces are called plane objects.

The surfaces of book, match box, almirah, table, etc., are the examples of plane surfaces.

(ii) Curved surface:

The surfaces which are not flat, are called curved surface.

The surface of a ball, or an apple, or an orange is curved or is a spherical surface.

Spherical surfaces are formed by only one surface.

There are some objects which have both plane and curved types of surfaces.

Drum and clock are such objects having both types of surfaces.

Related Concepts

Basic Shapes

Common Solid Figures

Points, Lines and Shapes

Line-Segment, Ray and Line

Types of Lines

Geometrical Design and Models








3rd Grade Math Lessons

From Surfaces of the Solids to HOME PAGE




Didn't find what you were looking for? Or want to know more information about Math Only Math. Use this Google Search to find what you need.



New! Comments

Have your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. Ask a Question or Answer a Question.




Share this page: What’s this?

Recent Articles

  1. 2nd Grade Fractions Worksheet | Basic Concept of Fractions | Answers

    Nov 23, 24 12:22 AM

    Divide the Collection into 4 Equal Parts
    In 2nd Grade Fractions Worksheet we will solve different types of problems on fractions, one-whole, one-half, one-third, one-fourth, three-fourth or s quarter. In a fraction, it is important that the…

    Read More

  2. Quarter Past and Quarter To | Quarter Past Hour | Quarter to Next Hour

    Nov 22, 24 01:00 AM

    Quarter Past and Quarter To
    The hands of clock move from left to right. This is called the clock wise motion. When the minute hand is on the right side of the clock, it shows the number of minutes past the hour. When the minute…

    Read More

  3. Time Duration |How to Calculate the Time Duration (in Hours & Minutes)

    Nov 22, 24 12:34 AM

    Time Duration Example
    Time duration tells us how long it takes for an activity to complete. We will learn how to calculate the time duration in minutes and in hours. Time Duration (in minutes) Ron and Clara play badminton…

    Read More

  4. 2nd grade math Worksheets | Free Math Worksheets | By Grade and Topic

    Nov 22, 24 12:12 AM

    2nd Grade Math Worksheet
    2nd grade math worksheets is carefully planned and thoughtfully presented on mathematics for the students.

    Read More

  5. 2nd Grade Measurement Worksheet | Measuring Length, Mass and Volume

    Nov 20, 24 12:50 AM

    In 2nd Grade Measurement Worksheet you will get different types of questions on measurement of length, measurement of weight (mass), measurement of capacity (volume), addition of length, addition of w…

    Read More