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Differences and Similarities Between 2D & 3D

The document discusses the differences between 2D and 3D shapes. 2D shapes exist on flat surfaces and have only length and height, no volume. They are plotted on x- and y-axes. Common 2D shapes include circles, triangles, and squares. 3D shapes have length, height, and width, giving them volume. They are plotted on x-, y-, and z-axes. Common 3D shapes include cylinders, pyramids, and cubes.

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Differences and Similarities Between 2D & 3D

The document discusses the differences between 2D and 3D shapes. 2D shapes exist on flat surfaces and have only length and height, no volume. They are plotted on x- and y-axes. Common 2D shapes include circles, triangles, and squares. 3D shapes have length, height, and width, giving them volume. They are plotted on x-, y-, and z-axes. Common 3D shapes include cylinders, pyramids, and cubes.

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The world around us is full of shapes.

While some shapes exist only on flat surfaces,


others exist everywhere else. These shapes are classified as either 2D or 3D.

Definition of 2D and 3D

2D refers to the term “two-dimensional.”

3D refers to the term “three-dimensional.”

Aspects of 2D and 3D

A 2D shape is a figure that has only length and height as its dimensions. Because 2D
shapes lie on a flat surface, they are also known as plane figures or plane shapes. While
they have areas, 2D shapes have no volume.

Apart from length and height, a 3D shape also has width or depth as its third dimension.

Mathematical Definition for 2D and 3D

In mathematics and physics, a 2D figure is plotted on two axes, namely the x- and y-axes.

Whereas, a 3D figure is plotted on three axes, namely the x-, y-, and z-axes.

Examples of 2D and 3D

Circle, triangle, square, rectangle, and pentagon are some of the most common examples
of 2D shapes. Cylinders, pyramids, cubes, and prisms are some of the most common
examples of 3D shapes.
Summary of the difference between 2D and 3D

A 2D or two-dimensional, the shape has length and height as its dimensions. Also known
as plane shapes, they can be plotted in a graph on the x- and y-axes. Circles, triangles,
and squares are some of the most common examples of 2D figures.

A 3D or three-dimensional, the shape has length, height, and width (depth) as its
dimensions. Mathematically, 2D figures are plotted on ta graph’s x-, y-, and z-axes
Cylinders, pyramids, and cubes are some of the most common examples of 3D shapes.

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