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It is easier to say and shorter to write. Both terms are correct though.
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What is a circular prism?
A Cylinder
A cylinder is a prism of?
A cylinder has to parallel bases (circles) therefore a cylinder is circular prism
What is the difference between a cylinder and a rectangular prism?
A cylinder has a circular cross section, a rectangular prism has a rectangular cross section.
How is the bases of a cylinder and a prism different?
The bases of cylinders are circular whereas the bases of prisms are polygons.
How is a cylinder like a prism?
Both, a cylinder and a prism have two faces (bases) at either end. These are parallel and identical. A plane that is parallel to these bases will cut the cylinder (or prism) in identical cross sections.
If a circular prism is called a cylinder does an oval prism have a special name too?
No, it is also a cylinder.
Why does a cylinder have to have a circular base?
cylinder is the name for a circular prism
What is the common name of a circular prism?
That's a "lens".
Maths question what is a cylinder?
A cylinder is also known as a circular prism because its flat faces and cross-sections are circular. It is called a prism because it is a 3-Dimensional object.
What is a circular prism?
A Cylinder
A cylinder is a prism of?
A cylinder has to parallel bases (circles) therefore a cylinder is circular prism
Explain whether or not a cylinder has to have a circular base?
a cylinder has to have a circular base because it is a circular prism
Is a sphere a circular prism?
No, a cylinder is.
How many edges does a circular prism have?
There is no such thing as a circular prism you're probably thinking of a cylinder or a cube
What is a Simple name for a circular prism?
A Cylinder
What is common name for a circular prism?
It is a cylinder
How many circular bases triangular prism?
None. By definition, a triangular prism has triangular bases. If it had circular bases it would be a circular prism (cylinder).
