Mathematics GCSE
Prisms and pyramids
What Prisms and pyramids means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Prisms and pyramids
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A prism has a constant cross-section with identical polygonal ends and rectangular sides, while a pyramid has a polygonal base and triangular faces meeting at an apex.
Topics that use Prisms and pyramids
- Properties and constructions (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Alternate and corresponding angles on parallel lines
- Angle bisection
- Angle sums in triangles, polygons and regular polygons
- Arc
- ASA
- centre
- Chord
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