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Pentahedron

usgb/ˌpentəˈhiːdrən/Volume
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Not Just PyramidsPlay
While a pyramid is a common pentahedron, not all pentahedra are pyramids. Explore other shapes too. SlideA triangular prism is also a pentahedron.
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3D Shape ContextPlay
'Pentahedron' refers specifically to a 3-dimensional shape, not a flat, 2D polygon. SlideA drawing of a pentahedron on paper is a 2D representation of a 3D object.
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Faces JoiningPlay
A pentahedron's faces must join with others along edges to form a closed 3D shape. SlideEach face of a pentahedron shares its edges with adjacent faces.