A triangular prism is a solid geometric shape with triangular base, i.e. the cross sections of the prism parallel to the base are triangles. In geometry, a triangular prism is a pentahedron with opposite sides parallel to each other, while the side normal to the remaining three sides lies in the same plane. The bases of a prism are always triangles, while the other sides are rectangular in shape.
A right prism is the one in which the planes of the bases make an angle of exactly 90 degrees with the other sides. Volume of a triangular prism is calculated by multiplying the area of the base triangle with the length between the two bases, also called the height of the prism.
Volume = base area × height
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Triangular Pyramid Tetrahedron
A triangular pyramid is a solid geometric shape consisting of a polygonal base and triangular faces. It is the simplest form of pyramids and is also called a tetrahedron. The four triangular sides of a tetrahedron can be different, however if all the four triangles are equilateral, it is called a regular tetrahedron.
The volume of a tetrahedron can be calculated using the formula:
Volume = (1/3) base area × height
Where height refers to the distance between the base and the tip or apex of the tetrahedron.
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