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Similarities:
Both are based on one shape.Both are regular polyhedra.Both have a cross section which resembles the base shape.Both can be set at an "oblique" angle (where the top of the shape is not at 90° with the base).
Differences:
Pyramids: Have a similar cross-section. Prisms have a congruent cross section.Similar means roughly similar to. The proportions of the object or shape stay the same, (such as the angle size), but the side length and position do not.
Pyramids have x number of triangular faces that meet at the apex, where x is the number of sides the base polygon has.
Prisms have x number of rectangular faces that meet at an identical base polygon shape, where x is the number of sides the base polygon has.
A Prism doesn't have to be pyramid shaped, since the name refers to a device which splits light and not the shape of the object.
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How are pyramids and triangular prisms the same?
No.
How are prisms and pyramids similar how are they different?
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Are polyhedrons sometimes not prisms or pyramids?
they are not sometimes prisms
How are prisms and pyramids similar and how are they different?
because they are based one one shape
Why are prisms and pyramids different?
If they were not different they would all be called the same thing!If they were not different they would all be called the same thing!If they were not different they would all be called the same thing!If they were not different they would all be called the same thing!
How are pyramids and triangular prisms the same?
No.
How are prisms and pyramids similar how are they different?
yyryry
Are polyhedrons sometimes not prisms or pyramids?
they are not sometimes prisms
How are pyramids and cones different than prisms and cylinders?
They depend on radius rather than perimeter.
How are prisms and pyramids similar and how are they different?
because they are based one one shape
What are the different kind of space figure?
There are different kinds of space figures. The names of these space figures are rectangular prisms, cubes, pyramids, and cylinder.
How are prisms and pyramids alike?
Both pyramids and prisms are three dimensional. Both of them have polygon faces. Another thing common about pyramids and prisms is that they have a base and faces.
Why are prisms and pyramids different?
If they were not different they would all be called the same thing!If they were not different they would all be called the same thing!If they were not different they would all be called the same thing!If they were not different they would all be called the same thing!
Are there pyramids and prisms in a house?
i am not sure.
What are the differences of rectangular prisms and square pyramids?
One difference is square pyramids have 4 triangular faces while rectangular prisms have none!
How is a net useful when finding the surface area of prisms and pyramids?
The surface area of prisms or pyramids are simply the total area of the corresponding nets.
What is the relationship between prisms and pyramids?
pyramids are prisms. * * * * * Pyramids are not prisms nor are prisms pyramids. A pyramid has one polygonal base. Each side of that polygon is connected to a triangle, whose third vertices meet at a point above the base of the pyramid. A prism has two congruent polygonal bases that are parallel to one another. They are joined together by rectangles.
