Question

How do we know if the surface area is the lateral surface area or total surface area
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Answer 1

Answer:

The lateral surface of an object is all of the sides of the object, excluding its base and top (when they exist).

Step-by-step explanation:

The lateral surface area is the area of the lateral surface. This is to be distinguished from the total surface area, which is the lateral surface area together with the areas of the base and top