How many two-dimensional shapes make up a triangular prism

_____ Two-dimensional shapes

1 answer

A triangular prism consists of 5 two-dimensional shapes. These shapes are:

  1. Two triangular faces (the bases of the prism).
  2. Three rectangular faces (the lateral sides connecting the triangular bases).

So, in total, there are 5 two-dimensional shapes in a triangular prism.