To calculate: The volume of octahedron which has an edge of
Answer to Problem 18PSC
The volume of octahedron is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Formula used:
Volume of pyramid
B = Base area of pyramid and h = height of pyramid
Area of square:
s = side of square
Calculation:
The octahedron can form two square pyramids; then
Volume of pyramid
Volume of pyramid
Volume of pyramid
Volume of two pyramid
Volume of octahedron = Volume of two pyramid
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