A regular hexagon can be divided into six equilateral triangles. If the length of a side of an equilateral triangle is #a#, the height is #sqrt(3)/2a#. What is the area of each base in terms of #a#? What is the surface in terms of #a#?
1 Answer
Jan 18, 2018
Area of each hexagonal base
Total Surface Area
Explanation:
Area of an equilateral triangle base
Base of a hexagon consists of 6 equilateral triangles with side measuring ‘a’
Area of hexagonal base
Lateral Surface area of the hexagonal prism
Total Surface Area of the prism