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What is the common name of a circular prism?
That's a "lens".
Why does a cylinder have to have a circular base?
cylinder is the name for a circular prism
A prism has 2 square faces and 4 rectangular faces what would the prism be called?
It could be called a square prism but a more common name would be a cuboid.
How are a cylinder and a triangular prism different?
Both are prisms. A prism is a 3D shape which has a uniform cross section, so anywhere along it's length where you take a slice you always see the same shape. To say which prism you mean we add the name of this cross section 'triangular prism', 'hexagonal prism' etc. We have a special name for a circular prism - a cylinder. Also, a rectangular prism is a cuboid.
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 is common name for a circular prism?
It is a cylinder
What is the common name of a circular prism?
That's a "lens".
Why does a cylinder have to have a circular base?
cylinder is the name for a circular prism
What is a Simple name for a circular prism?
A Cylinder
What is the name of the prism that has two circular bases?
A cylinder
If a circular prism is called a cylinder does an oval prism have a special name too?
No, it is also a cylinder.
A prism has 2 square faces and 4 rectangular faces what would the prism be called?
It could be called a square prism but a more common name would be a cuboid.
How are a cylinder and a triangular prism different?
Both are prisms. A prism is a 3D shape which has a uniform cross section, so anywhere along it's length where you take a slice you always see the same shape. To say which prism you mean we add the name of this cross section 'triangular prism', 'hexagonal prism' etc. We have a special name for a circular prism - a cylinder. Also, a rectangular prism is a cuboid.
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.
What is the name for a prism with six sides?
a hexagonal prism
