Answer:
B = 36 cm²
h = 4 cm
V = B*h/3
V = 48 cm³
Step-by-step explanation:
B refers to the area of the base of the right square pyramid which is an square. Given that it has a base edge length of 6 cm, then:
B = 6² = 36 cm²
Between height (h), slant height (l) and half of base edge (s/2) of the pyramid a right triangle is formed. From Pythagorean theorem:
l² = h² + (s/2)²
h = √[l² - (s/2)²]
h = √[5² - (6/2)²]
h = 4 cm
The volume of the pyramid is computed as follows:
V = B*h/3
V = 36*4/3
V = 48 cm³