8.3.4

Faces, Edges & Vertices

Test yourself

Faces, Edges and Vertices

A 3D shape has certain properties.

Illustrative background for FacesIllustrative background for Faces ?? "content

Faces

  • A face is a flat or curved surface on a 3D shape.
    • The faces of a cube are the squares that make up the cube.
    • The faces are shown in grey on this cube.
    • A cube has 6 faces.
Illustrative background for EdgesIllustrative background for Edges ?? "content

Edges

  • An edge is where two faces meet.
  • The edges are the outline of the shape.
    • The edges are shown in black on this cube.
    • A cube has 12 edges.
Illustrative background for VerticesIllustrative background for Vertices ?? "content

Vertices

  • Vertices are the corners of a 3D shape.
  • The vertices are where the edges meet.
    • The vertices are shown in red on this cube.
    • A cube has 8 vertices.

Jump to other topics

1Year 5 - Number

2Year 5 - Measurement

3Year 5 - Geometry

4Year 5 - Statistics

5Year 6 - Number

6Year 6 - Ratio & Proportion

7Year 6 - Algebra

8Year 6 - Measurement

9Year 6 - Statistics

9.1Displaying Data

9.2Averages

Unlock your full potential with Seneca Premium

  • Unlimited access to 10,000+ open-ended exam questions

  • Mini-mock exams based on your study history

  • Unlock 800+ premium courses & e-books

Get started with Seneca Premium