What is a Cone?

What is a Cone?

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Did you know that an ice cream cone is named for its shape? Many ice cream cones are actually cones! Check out this tutorial to see what defines a cone in math. You'll also see the different parts of a cone. Take a look!

Keywords:

  • definition
  • cone
  • vertex
  • bases
  • right cone

Background Tutorials

  • Planes and Angles

      • What are Acute, Obtuse, Right, and Straight Angles?What are Acute, Obtuse, Right, and Straight Angles?

      What are Acute, Obtuse, Right, and Straight Angles?

      Did you know that there are different kinds of angles? Knowing how to identify these angles is an important part of solving many problems involving angles. Check out this tutorial and learn about the different kinds of angles!

  • Circle Definitions

      • What is a Circle?What is a Circle?

      What is a Circle?

      Circles are a fundamental part of math! In this tutorial, you'll be introduced to circles and see the different parts of a circle such as the diameter, radius, and chord. Check out this tutorial to learn about circles!

  • Definitions of Three-Dimensional Figures

      • What is a Solid?What is a Solid?

      What is a Solid?

      Understanding solids is a building block for finding their lateral area, surface area, and volume. In this tutorial, you'll see examples of solids and learn their different parts. Take a look!

Further Exploration

  • Volume Formulas

      • What is the Formula for the Volume of a Cone?What is the Formula for the Volume of a Cone?

      What is the Formula for the Volume of a Cone?

      Looking for the formula for the volume of a cone? Then check out this tutorial! You'll learn about the formula for the volume of a cone and see how to use the formula in an example. Take a look!