How many faces does a triangular prism have?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the geometric properties of a triangular prism, specifically the number of faces it has. A triangular prism consists of two triangular bases and three rectangular side faces.
Answer
5
The final answer is 5.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 5.
More Information
A triangular prism has 5 faces: 2 triangular bases and 3 rectangular lateral faces.
Tips
A common mistake is to only count the triangular bases and forget the rectangular lateral faces.
Sources
- Geometry of Prisms - Example Source - example.com
- Understanding 3D Shapes - Example Source - example.com
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