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Math Definitions - Letter S
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Surface
Definition of Surface
The surface of an object is its outer boundary.
It is a bit like a skin with no thickness.
Surfaces have the following properties:
- They have an area, but no thickness.
- They are two-dimensional.
- They can be flat or curved.
For example, the surface of this octahedron is made up of flat faces that are triangular in shape.
Description
The aim of this dictionary is to provide definitions to common mathematical terms. Students learn a new math skill every week at school, sometimes just before they start a new skill, if they want to look at what a specific term means, this is where this dictionary will become handy and a go-to guide for a student.
Audience
Year 1 to Year 12 students
Learning Objectives
Learn common math terms starting with letter S
Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 5th Feb 2018
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