0
Want this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is a pencil be an octagonal prism or a hexagonal prism?
Pencils are hexagonal.
Why were pencils originally cut in their hexagonal shape?
To stop them from rolling
With which shapes is made the hexagonal prism?
Two hexagonal "ends" and six rectangular sides.
What are lead pencils made out of?
The lead in pencils are not made out of lead, as is common belief. Pencil lead is made out of graphite.
Are pencils made of lead or graphite?
both, lead is made of graphite.
Is a pencil be an octagonal prism or a hexagonal prism?
Pencils are hexagonal.
Why were pencils originally cut in their hexagonal shape?
To stop them from rolling
How many edges does hexagonal pencil has?
If there is an eraser, then 12 edges (6 on the hexagonal pencils sides and 6 on the sharpened point) If there isn't any eraser, then 18 edges (6 on the hexagonal pencils sides, 6 on the sharpened point, and 6 on the top).
Why are Hexagonal prism used in pencils?
So they don't roll off your desk.
Why were pencils cut into hexagonal shape?
Pencils are cut into a hexagonal shape for a variety of reasons. One reason is so that the pencil does not roll off a flat surface, such as a desk, quite so easily. Another reason for being cut hexagonally is so that they can stack more easily.
Which shape is often used in the manufacture of pencils?
Cylindrical, because it can be formed on a rotating wheel, or hexagonal, as it makes it easier to hold.
Was pencils made in the US?
Why, yes. Pencils was made in the U.S.
What are led pencils made of?
all pencils are made up of graphite
How electricity made by pencils?
Electricity is not made by pencils: Electricity can pass through pencils since they are made using graphite which is a good conductor.
With which shapes is made the hexagonal prism?
Two hexagonal "ends" and six rectangular sides.
Are pencils biodegradable?
yes,because pencils are made out of woood
What are lead pencils made out of?
The lead in pencils are not made out of lead, as is common belief. Pencil lead is made out of graphite.
