Plans & elevations
Edexcel GCSE Maths revision on Plans & elevations. Aligned to the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Mathematics 1MA1 specification. This bank has 16 practice questions on this topic.
Sample questions (3 of 16)
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Question 1
How many faces of a cuboid are visible when looking directly at its front elevation?
- A) Exactly one flat face
- B) At least two flat sides
- C) Almost three flat parts
- D) Nearly four flat areas
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Answer: Exactly one flat face
When viewing a 3D object from a direct perpendicular angle, only the surface facing the observer is visible as a 2D shape. The correct answer is exactly one flat face, whereas distractors incorrectly suggest multiple faces can be seen in a single-view projection.
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Question 2
If a square-based pyramid has a base side length of 5 cm, what is the width of its plan view?
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Answer: 5
The plan view of a pyramid is simply the shape of its base. Since the base is a 5 cm by 5 cm square, the width of the plan view is 5 cm.
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Question 3
Which shape represents the side elevation of a cylinder standing on its circular base?
- A) A simple rectangle
- B) A curved ovaloid
- C) A hollow circle
- D) A solid triangle
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Answer: A simple rectangle
When viewed from the side, the vertical edges and the flat top and bottom edges of a standing cylinder create a rectangular silhouette. The correct answer is a simple rectangle, which contrasts with the circular plan view.
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