Is a square prism same as a cube? Explain

NCERT - Mathematics

Book: NCERT - Mathematics

Chapter: 10. Visualising Solid Shapes

Subject: Maths - Class 8^th

Q. No. 5 of Exercises 10.3

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Is a square prism same as a cube? Explain

A square prism has a square as its base. However, its height is not necessarily same as the side of the square. Thus, a square prism can also be a cuboid

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Chapter Exercises

Exercises 10.1

Exercises 10.2

Exercises 10.3

1

Can a polyhedron have for its faces
(i) 3 triangles?

(ii) 4 triangles?

(iii) A square and four triangles?

2

Is it possible to have a polyhedron with any given number of faces? (Hint: Think of a pyramid)

3

Which are prisms among the following?
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

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(i) How are prisms and cylinders alike?
(ii) How are pyramids and cones alike?

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Is a square prism same as a cube? Explain

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Verify Euler’s formula for these solids.
(i)

(ii)

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Using Euler’s formula find the unknown

Faces

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20

Vertices

6

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12

Edges

12

9

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Can a polyhedron have 10 faces, 20 edges and 15 vertices?