Facts about Prisms and Pyramids

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What is a prism?

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A prism is a 3D solid with two parallel, congruent bases connected by rectangular faces.

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What is a pyramid?

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A pyramid is a 3D solid with a polygonal base and triangular faces that meet at a single point called the apex.

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What is the formula for the volume of a prism?

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Volume = B × h, where B is the area of the base and h is the height.

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What is the formula for the volume of a pyramid?

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Volume = (1/3) × B × h, where B is the area of the base and h is the height.

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What is the height of a prism?

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The height of a prism is the perpendicular distance between its two bases.

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What is the height of a pyramid?

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The height of a pyramid is the perpendicular distance from the base to the apex.

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What is a square pyramid?

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A square pyramid is a pyramid with a square base and four triangular faces.

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What is a triangular prism?

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A triangular prism is a prism with triangular bases and three rectangular faces.

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What does 'B' represent in volume formulas?

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'B' represents the area of the base of the solid.

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How many faces does a square pyramid have?

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A square pyramid has 5 faces: 1 square base and 4 triangular faces.