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Difference Between 2D and 3D
Difference Between 2D and 3D
Difference Between 2D and 3D
2D 3D
Having only two dimensions, such as Having three dimensions, such as width,
width and height but no thickness. height and depth.
Mathematical Definition: Mathematical Definition:
A 2D shape is a figure that has only A 3D shape is a figure that has length,
length and height as its dimensions. height and width or depth as its
Because 2D shapes lie on a flat surface, dimensions. They have Volume also.
they are also known as plane figures or
plane shapes. While they have areas, 2D
shapes have no volume.
Examples: Examples:
Circle Cylinder
Triangle Pyramid
Square Cube
Rectangle etc. Prism etc.
General Units: General Units:
2D shapes:
3D shapes: