This video uses a real world scenario to explore the surface areas of prisms. We will begin to solve the problem: How much nano paint do I need to cover my hideout?

Originally released by Apperson, 2013. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 30, 2015.

What We Know vs. What We Need to Know (4:45); --How Can I Determine How Much Paint is Needed? (2:44); -- What if Only Certain Parts are Exposed? (4:59); -- Solving the Big Question (3:45); .