A right triangular prism has a right-angled triangular base with legs 10 cm and 12 cm, and height 20 cm. If the material density is 6 g/cm^3, find the weight (in kg) of the prism.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: 7.2 kg

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
The mass of a solid is density times volume. For a right prism, volume equals the area of its base multiplied by its height (length).


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Right triangle legs: 10 cm and 12 cm.
  • Prism height (length): 20 cm.
  • Density: 6 g/cm^3.


Concept / Approach:
Compute base area A = (1/2)*a*b, then volume V = A*height. Convert grams to kilograms at the end (1000 g = 1 kg).


Step-by-Step Solution:

A = (1/2) * 10 * 12 = 60 cm^2V = 60 * 20 = 1200 cm^3Mass = density * volume = 6 * 1200 = 7200 g = 7.2 kg


Verification / Alternative check:
Units: (g/cm^3)*(cm^3) = g → convert to kg by dividing by 1000.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
6.4, 4.8, 3.4 kg are off the exact density-volume product.


Common Pitfalls:
Using hypotenuse instead of legs; forgetting the 1/2 in the triangular area; missing unit conversion to kg.


Final Answer:
7.2 kg

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