Question

what is meant by lateral surface area? ​

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). The lateral surface area is the area of the lateral surface. ... For a pyramid, the lateral surface area is the sum of the areas of all of the triangular faces but excluding the area of the base.

Answer 2

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The lateral surface of an object is all of the sides of the object, excluding its base and top. 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. 

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