Question

A prism is surrounded by how many surfaces ?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Prism is a homogeneous, transparent, refracting material (such as glass) enclosed by two inclined plane refracting surfaces at some fixed angle called refracting angle or angle of the prism. It has two triangular bases and three rectangular lateral surfaces which are inclined to each other as shown in the given figure.

Answer 2

Answer:

Five surfaces bound a prism. In a triangular prism, there are two triangular and three rectangular surfaces. A white light passing through a prism suffers two refractions.