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Prisms & Cylinders

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Geometry and Measures Properties and Constructions

Prisms & Cylinders

2:34 Types of 3D Shape
Spec G12
  • A prism is a solid shape with a constant cross section
  • The base of a prism can be any polygon with three or more sides
  • A prism has the same base polygon at both ends and is joined by straight parallel edges
  • A cross section of a prism is the same as the base polygon at either end
  • A prism is named after the shape of its cross section
  • A cylinder is a solid shape with a circular cross section
  • Cylinders are treated as prisms in GCSE, even though technically they are not

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