12.7 Flashcards
1
Q
Similar Solids
A
two solids such that the ratios of corresponding linear measurements are equal
2
Q
Scale Factor
A
the common ratio of similar solids
Note: regular polyhedrons, any 2 cubes, and any 2 spheres are similar
3
Q
Thm. 12.13
A
if two solids are similar with a scale factor of a:b, then corresponding areas have a ratio of a^2: b^2 and corresponding volumes have a ratio of a^3: b^3
