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well there are three rectangles and 2 triangles so it could be either a rectangle or a triangle!!!!
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Prism is a body, formed by extruding a given area in a plane perpendiclar to that plan which consists the give area. In case of triangular prism, triangle is stretched to form a volume. It includes two triangles with threee rectangles. Either of triangle can be treated as base of the prism.
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What the shape of base for a triangular prism?
A triangular prism can have a square or triangular base, but faces are normally triangles. (I think)
What is the difference from a triangular prism and a square pyramid?
The base of a triangular prism is a triangle and the base of a square pyramid is a square.
Can a triangular prism have a rectangular base or does this mean it is in fact a pyramid?
A prism can have a triangular cross-section with a rectangular base
How do you do the volume of a triangular prism?
triangular prism- formula: Abh(area of the base * height)
Does a prism has one base?
Well if it is a octagonal prism then no because there is a front base and a back base. For a triangular prism, that has 1 base because it is flat on the bottom. And it is pointy at the top where the triangles meet. Rectangular prism -same as triangular prism
