The diagram below shows a right pyramid VPQRS with V as the vertex and a rectangular base PQRS. PQ = 3cm, QR =4cm. The height...

The diagram below shows a right pyramid VPQRS with V as the vertex and a rectangular base PQRS. PQ = 3cm, QR =4cm. The height of the pyramid is 6cm.PM = MQ and OQ = NR.

(a) Calculate.
(i) the length PV.
(ii) the angle between face VPQ and the base.
(b) (i) the slant height VM and VN.
(ii) What is the surface area of the pyramid?

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sharon kalunda answered the question on April 25, 2019 at 08:28

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