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If a circular prism is called a cylinder does an oval prism have a special name too?
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∙ 12y ago
No, it is also a cylinder.
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∙ 12y ago
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Explain whether or not a cylinder has to have a circular base?
a cylinder has to have a circular base because it is a circular prism
Is a cylinder not a prism and why?
A cylinder is not a prism because it has a circular base and therefore requires a different formula to figure out its volume, surface area, etc.
The figure formed by the intersection of a solid with a plane parallel to the base of the solid is congruent to the base if the solid is?
A prism. A prism is named for its base, eg a triangular prism has a triangle for the base. If the base is a circle, the circular prism is called a cylinder.
What is a prism whose base is a circle called?
A Cylinder
Whats a 3D rectangle?
A prism. A rectangle is a special kind of prism. It is called a cuboid.
Why does a cylinder have to have a circular base?
cylinder is the name for a circular prism
What is the common name of a circular prism?
That's a "lens".
Maths question what is a cylinder?
A cylinder is also known as a circular prism because its flat faces and cross-sections are circular. It is called a prism because it is a 3-Dimensional object.
What is a circular prism?
A Cylinder
A cylinder is a prism of?
A cylinder has to parallel bases (circles) therefore a cylinder is circular prism
Explain whether or not a cylinder has to have a circular base?
a cylinder has to have a circular base because it is a circular prism
Is a sphere a circular prism?
No, a cylinder is.
How many edges does a circular prism have?
There is no such thing as a circular prism you're probably thinking of a cylinder or a cube
What is a Simple name for a circular prism?
A Cylinder
What is common name for a circular prism?
It is a cylinder
How many circular bases triangular prism?
None. By definition, a triangular prism has triangular bases. If it had circular bases it would be a circular prism (cylinder).
Why is a cylinder not called a circular prism?
It is easier to say and shorter to write. Both terms are correct though.
