1. What is a Right Prism?

A right prism is a three-dimensional geometric figure with two identical polygonal bases and rectangular faces connecting corresponding sides of the bases. The "right" means the lateral faces are perpendicular to the bases.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the right prism volume formula:

Where:

• \( V \) — Volume (cubic units)
• \( base\_area \) — Area of the base (square units)
• \( h \) — Height of the prism (units)

Explanation: The volume is simply the area of the base multiplied by the height (distance between the two bases).

3. Importance of Volume Calculation

Details: Calculating the volume of a right prism is essential in many practical applications including architecture, engineering, packaging, and fluid capacity measurements.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the base area in square units and height in units. Both values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What shapes can be the base of a right prism?
A: The base can be any polygon - triangle, rectangle, pentagon, etc. The calculator works for all right prisms regardless of base shape.

Q2: How is this different from a rectangular prism?
A: A rectangular prism is a specific type of right prism where the base is a rectangle. All rectangular prisms are right prisms, but not all right prisms are rectangular prisms.

Q3: What units should I use?
A: Use consistent units - if base area is in cm², height should be in cm, and volume will be in cm³.

Q4: Can this calculate volume for oblique prisms?
A: No, this calculator is specifically for right prisms where the lateral faces are perpendicular to the bases.

Q5: How accurate is the calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically exact, assuming precise measurements of base area and height.