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

Question 8 of 10

Identify the shapes forming the net of a cylinder.

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\( \begin{array}{l}\text{Which shapes make up the net of a cylinder?}\end{array} \)

Choose one option:

Unroll the curved surface to form a rectangle; include two circles for bases.

A cylinder's net consists of two circles (top and bottom) and a rectangle (curved lateral surface unfolded). Understanding nets helps visualize 3D solids and calculate surface areas. Practice sketching nets for different shapes, labeling each face, and visualizing folding back to the 3D solid. This reinforces spatial reasoning and geometric understanding.