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is a prism named according to the shape of its base

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Q: How does a prism get its name?
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What is a name for the height of a prism?

It is the height of the prism. There is no need for another name!


What prism would name a ordered pair?

A prism cannot be used to name an ordered pair.


How is the numbers of vertices for a prism related to the name of the prism?

Twice the name. A prism with an n-sided base will have 2n vertices.


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Prisms (not prism's) got their (not there) name from the Greek prisma, meaning sawed.


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What is the name of a 6 edged prism?

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What is another name for a triangular based prism?

You can call it a "triangular prism" rather than "triangular based prism" ... saying a prism is "triangular" imply that the base is a triangle. There's no other name that I know of. A prism is just a 3d shape, so all you have to say is <type of shape> + prism to get the point across.