Plans & Elevations
Maths: Edexcel GCSE Higher, topic 4.21.2
Plans and Elevations
An object can be drawn from a number of different angles to give a better idea of the exact shape. Consider the shape below:
Example shape
Plan
- A plan is a drawing of the object from above.
Front elevation
- An elevation is a drawing of the object from one side.
Side elevation
Test yourself on Plans & Elevations
The front elevation of a 3D shape is a triangle. The side elevation of the same shape is also a triangle. The plan view is a circle. What is the shape?
The front elevation of a 3D shape is a circle. The side elevation of the same shape is a rectangle. The plan view is also a rectangle. What is the shape?
The front elevation of a 3D shape is a triangle. The side elevation is a triangle. The plan view is a square. What is the shape?
The front elevation of a 3D shape is a square. The side elevation of the same shape is a rectangle. The plan view is also a rectangle. What is the shape?
The front elevation of a 3D shape is a circle. The side elevation of the same shape is also a circle. The plan view is also a circle. What is the shape?