CLASS-6
PRISM

PRISM -

Definition of a Prism:-

A prism is a three-dimensional geometric shape with two parallel and congruent polygonal faces called bases. These bases are connected by lateral faces, which are parallelograms. The sides of the lateral faces are parallel and equal in length. Prisms are characterized by their uniform cross-section along the entire length, and they are named according to the shape of their bases (e.g., rectangular prism, triangular prism).

Recognition of a Prism:-

To recognize a prism, you can look for several key characteristics:

  1. Polygonal Bases:- Prisms have two polygonal bases. The bases are congruent to each other, meaning they have the same shape and size.
  2. Equal and Parallel Bases:- The bases are parallel to each other, and the corresponding sides of the bases are equal in length.
  3. Uniform Cross-Section:- The lateral faces of a prism are parallelograms, and the cross-section of the prism is the same along its entire length.
  4. Vertices:- A prism has the same number of vertices as its base has sides. For example, a rectangular prism has 8 vertices because a rectangle has 4 sides.

Example:-

Let's consider an example of recognizing a rectangular prism in a real-world context:

Scenario: You have a rectangular box.

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Recognition Steps:-

  1. Identify the Bases:- Examine the box and locate the two bases. In the case of a rectangular prism, the bases are rectangular in shape.
  2. Check for Parallelogram Sides:- Examine the sides of the box connecting the bases. These sides should be parallelograms, with opposite sides parallel and equal in length.
  3. Uniform Cross-Section:- Ensure that the sides connecting the bases maintain the same shape and dimensions along the entire length of the box.
  4. Count the Vertices:- A rectangular prism should have eight vertices, as a rectangle has four sides.
  5. Measure the Edges:- Measure the length of the edges connecting the bases. In a rectangular prism, these edges should be equal in length.

If the rectangular box exhibits all these characteristics, it is likely a rectangular prism. Prisms are encountered in various real-world objects, such as rectangular boxes, triangular tents, and hexagonal prisms, and recognizing their defining features helps distinguish them from other three-dimensional shapes.