To describe the net of a rectangular prism with a length of 12 centimeters, a width of 9 centimeters, and a height of 5 centimeters, let's start by understanding what a net is.
A net is a two-dimensional representation that can be folded to form a three-dimensional object. For a rectangular prism (also known as a rectangular cuboid), the net will consist of six rectangles. These six rectangles represent the six faces of the prism.
Given the dimensions:
- Length = 12 centimeters
- Width = 9 centimeters
- Height = 5 centimeters
We need to identify the dimensions of each rectangle in the net:
1. There will be two rectangles formed by the length and the width. These rectangles will each have dimensions of 12 centimeters by 9 centimeters.
2. There will be two rectangles formed by the length and the height. These rectangles will each have dimensions of 12 centimeters by 5 centimeters.
3. Lastly, there will be two rectangles formed by the width and the height. These rectangles will each have dimensions of 9 centimeters by 5 centimeters.
In summary, the net of a rectangular prism with length 12 cm, width 9 cm, and height 5 cm consists of six rectangles: two rectangles of 12 cm by 9 cm, two rectangles of 12 cm by 5 cm, and two rectangles of 9 cm by 5 cm.
