Polyhedra and Nets

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What is a polyhedron?

Back

A polyhedron is a three-dimensional shape with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices.

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What is a net in geometry?

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A net is a two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional shape that can be folded to form the shape.

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What is the difference between a prism and a pyramid?

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A prism has two parallel bases that are congruent polygons, while a pyramid has one base and triangular faces that meet at a point called the apex.

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What is a vertex?

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A vertex is the point where two edges meet in a polygon or polyhedron.

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What is a face in a polyhedron?

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A face is any flat surface on a three-dimensional figure.

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How many faces does a cube have?

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A cube has 6 faces.

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What shape is the base of a triangular prism?

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The base of a triangular prism is a triangle.

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What is the total number of edges in a rectangular prism?

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A rectangular prism has 12 edges.

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What is the name of a polyhedron with 4 triangular faces?

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A tetrahedron.

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What is a square pyramid?

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A square pyramid is a polyhedron with a square base and four triangular faces that meet at a point.