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The height of a pyramid is taken to be the vertical distance from the centre of the base, to the tip of the pyramid. I.e Not the slope height, which will be longer than the vertical height.
If you're asking about the height of an actual pyramid in Egypt, they vary a lot. They're not all a standard size.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 10y agoThere are pyramids all over the world, but three of the more popular pyramids are:
Khufu: height 481 feet
Khaefra: height 471 feet
Menkaura: height 213
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Is there pyramids in India?
No. But India also has many ancient temples that have high towers but not pyramids..
What was inside the pyramids?
there were tombs inside the pyramids for the pharohs. they also had all of their riches and such so that they could be comfortable in the afterlife.
What is the reason for the pyramid?
AnswerThe pyramids are the symbol of the great country of Egypt.ANS 2 Pyramids are primarily tombs for the Pharoahs.
Is the sphinx and pyramids in south America?
no
How many pyramids are in Africa?
three
Where can you find the height of a rectangular pyramid?
we can find the height of a rectangular pyramids located at the top of the base
Which is bigger a pyramids height or its slant height?
Its slant height is bigger. Think of it as a triangle: the hypotenuse is always the largest side, and the slant height is like the hypotenuse.
How did the Egyptians use ratios to measure the height of pyramids?
by golden radio
Why did the Egyptians build the pyramids using a slant height angle of about 44 degrees or 52 degrees?
The egyptians build the pyramids using a slant height of angle of about 44 degrees or 52 degrees because the pyramids of these angles are very suitable and strong for many years due to which the graves of the peoples remains conserved for thosands of years.
What is the difference between the height and the slant height of a pyramid?
I would think that the slant is about 5m taller, although some pyramids have a different slant, so it depends.
Why are pyramids safe in earthquake areas?
because they have a wide base to height ratio which makes them very stable
How did ancient people checked the height of the pyramids?
Thales of Miletos is the ancient Greek philosopher/ mathematician who first calculated the height of the Great Pyramid of Giza with the use of trigonometry and similar and right triangles.
Surface area of a 3D shape?
legnthXwidthXheight Top is close, but only for a rectangular prism :(... It is actually (base area) X height. For pyramids, it is 1/3(base area) X height.
How big is the pyramids as the new york state building?
The wording of the question makes it hard to answer. In terms of weight and mass the great pyramids are far larger then the NY state building, in terms of height the NYSB wins by a long shot.
How are the volumes of cones and pyramids related to the volumes of prisms and cylinders?
A cone is 1/3 of the volume of a cylinder with the same base and height. A pyramid is 1/3 of the volume of a prism with the same base and height.
How tall was the egyptian pyramids?
The original height of the largest pyramid, the Great Pyramid of Giza, was 481 feet. It currently measures 455 feet.
What is the size of the pyramids face?
It depends on the size and shape of its base and the height of the pyramid. Since none of these items of information have been provided, no sensible answer can be given.
