Thursday, December 20, 2007

Volume: 3 dimensions...what?

We are about to study shapes in our world that are 3 dimensional.
My question for you to think about and respond to is this: Look up the formula for finding the volume of a sphere in your book. Look up finding the volume of a n-sided polyhedra. How do you think this formula evolved?
When you answer this, recall the discussion we had about the formula for area of a circle and area of a n-sided polygon.....which took me a few moments to recall for you..
Have a great break!!!