Mathematics GCSE
Prism
What Prism means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Prism
A 3D solid with identical parallel ends and a constant cross-section along its entire length.
Topics that use Prism
- Mensuration (OCR GCSE)
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Using Prism in the exam
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