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What is unique about the platonic solids?
They are regular polyhedra.
How did the platonic solids get their name?
The Platonic solids were name after the Greek philosopher Plato, who theorized that the classical elements were constructed from the regular solids.
Why cant you use regular polygons as the faces of a platonic solid?
The faces of Platonic solids are regular polygons...
What is the Difference between Regular and Irregular solids?
Regular object have equla sides and irregular dont
Who are the platonic solids named after and why?
They are named after Plato, an ancient Greek philosopher, because he theorized that the classical elements were constructed from the regular solids.
What are some of the characteristics of solids?
tightly packed atoms
Are crystalline and amorphous solids?
Crystalline Solids are when the particles form a regular repeating pattern. Amorphous solids have particles that are not arranged in a regular pattern.
What are some characteristics of solids?
dense, tightly packed molecules, maintains own shape and volume
Do all solids have the same characteristics?
No.
What is a crystalline solid-?
Crystalline solids are a class of solids that have regular or nearly regular crystalline structures. This means that the atoms in these solids are arranged in an orderly manner. Examples of crystalline solids are sugar, sugar candy, or rock candy.
What are some characteristics of solid matter?
Solid matter has a fixed shape and volume, with particles that are closely packed together in a regular pattern. Solids are usually not compressible and have strong intermolecular forces holding the particles together. Additionally, solids maintain their shape and structure when subjected to external forces.
What makes a glass different from a solid?
Glasses are solids. They're, specifically, amorphous solids. What makes them different from regular solids is that they're not regular, they're amorphous. Which is right there in the name.
Why all solids not have the same characteristics?
because.
What is the title of the 13th book of Euclid's Elements?
The thirteenth book of "Euclid's Elements" is called regular solids. In this final book, Euclid names and describes the properties of the five regular solids and ends it by proving no other regular solids exist.
How do you distinguish between a regular solid and an irregular solid?
Regular solids have all sides the same, irregular solids have different sides.
What is unique about the platonic solids?
They are regular polyhedra.
What are the characteristics of gel?
Most gels are amorphous solids. This means they are solids whose atoms are extremely flexible.
