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In its most generalised form it comprises two connected, congruent and parallel faces: these faces are called the bases. In a right prism, the bases are at right angles to the length of the prism. In a polyhedral prism, all faces are polygons and, in such a case, the faces joining the bases are quadrilaterals. In the very special case of a right polyhedral prism, the bases are polygons and the lateral faces are rectangles.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 14y agoa prism is a prism if it can be cut into even cross sections. that is, if you sliced it in half, both faces would look the same. so, a cube is a prism but not a cone.
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What makes a solid shape a prism?
A solid shape with regular area and height makes a prism. A solid shape with regular area and height makes a prism. A solid shape with regular area and height makes a prism.
How many faces does a small triangular prism have?
A triangular prism has 5 faces. The size of the prism makes no difference.
What is the polygon that makes up the bases of the prism?
Octagon
What shape does a rectangular prism have Than a rectangular prism does not have?
Presumably a rectangular prism is the same as a rectangle prism with maybe different dimensions
Does 2 triangular prisms make a square prism?
It makes a sphere
What makes a solid shape a prism?
A solid shape with regular area and height makes a prism. A solid shape with regular area and height makes a prism. A solid shape with regular area and height makes a prism.
How many faces does a small triangular prism have?
A triangular prism has 5 faces. The size of the prism makes no difference.
What polygon makes a triangular prism?
A triangle forms the cross-section of a triangular prism.
What is the polygon that makes up the bases of the prism?
Octagon
What makes triangle prism a triangle prism?
It has triangular bases and a triangular cross-section across its main axis.
How do you use prism in a sentence?
Wow that prism sure makes some pretty colors when light shines through it!
Why is cube not a prism?
A cube is a prism. A cube is another term for a square prism, that makes cube a prism. Others call it special because a cube has 6 square and sometimes equal sides/faces.
What shape does a rectangular prism have Than a rectangular prism does not have?
Presumably a rectangular prism is the same as a rectangle prism with maybe different dimensions
What happens when a ray shines through a prism?
it makes a rainbow
What makes the cube and the rectangular prism different?
Cube all sides equal length,: rectangular prism opposite side equal
What makes 6 rectangles and 2 hexigons?
A 6 sided prism
What happens when a light is is shined through a prism?
it makes a rainbow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
