GCSE Maths Practice: 3d-shapes-and-nets

Question 9 of 10

This question identifies which 3D shapes have nets.

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\( \begin{array}{l}\text{Which of the following shapes have nets?}\end{array} \)

Select all correct options:

Remember: only shapes with flat faces can have nets.

Some 3D shapes can be unfolded into 2D nets. A cube, cylinder, and square-based pyramid have nets, which are flat shapes that can fold to reconstruct the 3D object. A sphere cannot have a net because its surface is curved. Understanding nets helps in calculating surface area, visualizing shapes, and solving geometry problems. Practice drawing nets from 3D shapes and folding them mentally to reinforce spatial understanding. Recognizing the types of faces (squares, rectangles, triangles, circles) and how they connect is key to identifying valid nets.