A prism is a three-dimensional geometric shape characterized by the following specific attributes:
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Bases: A prism has two parallel, congruent polygonal faces called bases. The shape of the prism is determined by the shape of these bases (e.g., triangular prism, rectangular prism).
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Lateral Faces: The sides of the prism, known as lateral faces, are parallelograms (usually rectangles in right prisms). The number of lateral faces corresponds to the number of sides of the base polygon.
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Height: The height of a prism is the perpendicular distance between the two bases.
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Edges and Vertices: A prism has edges where the faces meet, and vertices where the edges meet. The total number of edges is twice the number of sides of the base polygon, and the total number of vertices is twice the number of vertices of the base polygon.
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Volume: The volume of a prism can be calculated as the area of the base multiplied by the height (V = Base Area × Height).
These attributes help define a prism's structure and distinguish it from other geometric forms.
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