How many bases does s pyramid have?
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Mathematics:
Geometry-Pyramids
Question:
How many bases does a pyramid have?
Answer in Detail:
A pyramid is a three dimensional figure which has only 1 base. It has total 4 faces, 5 vertices and 8 edges.
Know More:
∎ A pyramid is polyhedron with a square base and 4 other triangular faces. These 4 faces share a common vertex at the top.
∎ An excellent example of pyramid is the Egyptian pyramids built to preserve the mummies of pharaohs (emperors).
∎ It is believed that something kept inside a pyramid will be fresh and do not rot easily due to its structure that allows minimum contact of materials in the air with the objects present inside it.
∎ There are various kinds of pyramids on the basis of their base. Some of them are:
- Triangular pyramid
- Square pyramid
- Oblique pyramid
- Right Pyramid
- Pentagonal pyramid
∎ Among the given pyramids, the square based pyramid is the most common.