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They are both 3 dimensional objects and their volume is worked by cross-section area times length

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The difference between cylinders and prisms is that cylinders have 2 bases whereas the bases of prisms are?

... whereas one of the "bases" of prisms are vertices.


How are prisms and cylinders different?

Prisms have polygons as bases whereas cylinders have circles as bases. In a way, a cylinder is like a circular prism.


How is a cylinders and prisms are different?

they arent


How are cylinders and rectangular prisms similar?

Cylinders are circles pulled out into the third dimension and rectangular prisms are rectangles pulled into the third dimension.


Are all prisms cylinders?

No, not all prisms are cylinders. A prism is defined as a polyhedron with two parallel, congruent bases connected by rectangular faces, while a cylinder is a specific type of prism with circular bases. Therefore, while all cylinders can be classified as prisms, not all prisms fit the cylindrical shape.


What attributes do all cylinders and all prisms have in common that not all polyhedral have?

All cylinders and all prisms share the attributes of having two parallel bases connected by rectangular lateral faces. These bases are congruent and can be any polygon for prisms, while cylinders have circular bases. Unlike some other polyhedra, both cylinders and prisms maintain uniform cross-sections along their height, allowing for consistent shape throughout. Additionally, both shapes have a defined volume calculated from their base area and height.


Which can be used as prism?

Cylinders and cuboids are types of prisms.


How are prisms and cylinders alike and different?

Prisms have polygonal cross sections and several rectangular lateral faces. Cylinders have circular cross sections and one curved lateral face.


What solid figures that have no vertices?

Spheres, cylinders and sometimes prisms


How is prisms and cylinders alike?

Prisms and cylinders are both three-dimensional geometric shapes that have two parallel, congruent bases. They are formed by extending a polygon (in the case of prisms) or a circle (for cylinders) along a perpendicular height. Additionally, both shapes have a uniform cross-section along their height, which means that their dimensions remain consistent throughout. This results in both prisms and cylinders having a defined volume and surface area that can be calculated using specific formulas.


What are the differences between prisms and cylinders?

Prisms have two parallel and congruent bases connected by rectangular lateral faces, while cylinders have two circular bases connected by a curved lateral surface. Prisms have flat sides and edges, while cylinders have a curved surface.


What kinds of 3d shapes are there?

There is prisms and pyramids. There are also spheres and cylinders