3D Shapes in Real Life

Introduction

Almost each and everything around us can be considered a 3D shape. These objects surround our daily lives. A lot of times, they go unnoticed. This blog aims to talk about all the different 3D objects around us, their shapes, and their uses and applications.

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Introduction to 3-Dimensional Shapes

In mathematics, we study 3-dimensional objects in the concept of solids and try to apply them in real life.

We will now learn about each 3D shape in detail.

3D shapes are classified into several categories.

Here is a downloadable PDF of  Introduction to 3-Dimensional Shapes

Introduction to 3-Dimensional Shapes

Here is a PDF that described the introduction to 3-Dimensional shapes and various categories with an explanation along with examples. Click the link below to explore in the form of a PDF.

What are solid shapes?

Any object that occupies space is called a solid shape or 3-dimensional object. The phrase 3-dimensional is justified by each object having 3 dimensions: length, width, and height. Some examples of solid shapes are:

• Cone

• Pyramid

• Cube

• Cuboid

• Sphere

• Hemisphere

• Cylinder

• Prism

Cones in Real Life

Here are some examples of cones in daily life:

• Ice cream cone

• Funnel

• Christmas tree

• Traffic cone

• Waffle cone

• Megaphone

• Party hat

• Volcano

Pyramid in Real Life

Here are some examples of pyramids in daily life:

• Pyramids of Giza

• In Architecture, on top of clock towers.

• Roofs of houses

• On acupressure objects

Cube in Real Life

Here are some examples of cubes in daily life:

• Dice

• Rubik’s Cube

• Ice and sugar cube

• Building blocks

• Boxes

Cuboid in Real Life

Here are some examples of cuboids in daily life:

• The lunch box

• Cubicles

• Shoebox

• Book

• Carton boxes

• Bricks

• Mattresses

• Cabinet

• Microwave or Oven

• Fridge

• Mobile Phone

• Washing machine

Sphere in Real Life

Here are some examples of spheres in daily life:

• Ball

• Planets

• Sun

• Moon

• Stars

• Orange

• Marbles

• Eyeball

• Christmas tree decorations

Hemisphere in Real Life

Here are some examples of spheres in daily life:

• Bowls

• Human brain

• Headphones

• Igloo

• Domes in architecture

Cylinder in Real Life

Here are some examples of cylinders in daily life:

• Pipes

• Beaker

• Cold drink cans

• Battery

• Water tanks

• Gas cylinder

• Candle

• Fire extinguisher

• Test tube

Summary

This blog talks about how different solid shapes surround us every day. Each and everything around us is a solid shape. The laptop, phone, or tablet you are reading this on is a solid shape. Similarly, the chair, bench, or couch you are sitting on is also a 3D shape. Look around and see what different shapes are around you. Here, we have only covered the basic shapes; other shapes are unique and different, like the shape of a computer mouse.

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