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The base of a prism can be any polygon, but the polygon face parallel to the base must be congruent.
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How do you work out the base area of a prism?
That depends on the shape of the base. A prism can have any sort of polygon for its base.
If s prism has a base that is a twelve sided polygon the prism has how many vertices?
24 vertices
Could any polyhedron be the base of a pyramid?
No. Polyhedra are three-dimensional objects, and the base of any prism, strictly speaking, should be two-dimensional. Any convex polygon (which is two-dimensional) can form the base of a pyramid. A circle, which is technically not a polygon, is the only convex two-dimensional figure that cannot form the base of a pyramid because it forms the base of a cone.
A cylinder is a prism?
No, a prism has flat sides. Triangular prisms are very common, but any polygon can be the cross section of a prism.
Do prisms and pyramids have the same number of vertices?
Sometimes. A prism whose base is a n-sided polygon has the same number of vertices (2n) as a pyramid with a base that is a (2n-1)-sided polygon. For example, a triangular prism has the same number of vertices as a pentagonal pyramid.
How do you work out the base area of a prism?
That depends on the shape of the base. A prism can have any sort of polygon for its base.
Can a polygon be a base of a prism?
Yes.
How do you find the volume of a prism?
The volume of any prism can be found by calculating the area of the base and multiplying it by the height of the prism. Recall that a prism is a solid shape composed of a base that is a polygon. By translating that base "up" and adding the "sides" to create the solid shape, you have constructed the prism. And now you can calculate its volume.Note that the base could be triangular, or could be a square, a pentagon, hexagon, or any other polygon. Standard rules apply for calculating the areas of these polygons.
If s prism has a base that is a twelve sided polygon the prism has how many vertices?
24 vertices
Can any polygone be a prism?
No but a polygon can form the cross-section of a prism
How is the number of vertices for a prism related to the name of the prism?
Divide the number of vertices by 3. Find the name of the polygon with that many sides. The prism has that polygon as a base. For example, a prism with 24 vertices. Divide by 3 so that is 8. An 8 sided polygon is an octagon. The name is an octagon-based prism.
How do you count the vertices on a prism?
You count the number of vertices in the polygon that forms the base. The prism has twice as many vertices.
What form the bases of a prism?
The faces are always rectangles on prisms, so if it's a triangular prism the bases are triangles; if it's a rectangular prism, the bases are rectangles; if it's a hexagonal prism, the bases are hexagons. Any polygon can form the base of a prism. Some people also consider cylinders to be circular prisms. In which case any closed plane shape can form the base of a prism.
What prism has a polygon base and vertex over the center of the base?
It would have to be an oblique prism. That is one in which one of the bases has been translated or rotated with respect to the other.
Could any polyhedron be the base of a pyramid?
No. Polyhedra are three-dimensional objects, and the base of any prism, strictly speaking, should be two-dimensional. Any convex polygon (which is two-dimensional) can form the base of a pyramid. A circle, which is technically not a polygon, is the only convex two-dimensional figure that cannot form the base of a pyramid because it forms the base of a cone.
A solid figure with one polygon base and triangular faces?
a polygonal prism or a polygond
A cylinder is a prism?
No, a prism has flat sides. Triangular prisms are very common, but any polygon can be the cross section of a prism.
