Final answer:
To find the volume of an equilateral triangle, you need to use the formula V = 1/3 * √3/4 * s^2 * h, where s is the side length of the equilateral triangle and h is the height.
Step-by-step explanation:
The formula for the volume of an equilateral triangle is not BxH/2.
The formula you are referring to is for the volume of a triangle. To find the volume of an equilateral triangle, you need to use the formula V = 1/3 * √3/4 * s^2 * h, where s is the side length of the equilateral triangle and h is the height.
Here's an example:
If the side length of the equilateral triangle is 5 cm and the height is 4 cm, the volume would be calculated as follows:
First, find the area of the equilateral triangle using the formula A = (√3/4) * s^2. A
= (√3/4) * (5 cm)^2
= 10.83 cm^2.
Then, multiply the area by the height and divide by 3 to find the volume. V = (10.83 cm^2 * 4 cm) / 3
= 14.44 cm^3.