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MathsShape and Space

Names of solids

You should know the names of all the solids below.

Image:  solids


Prisms and pyramids

A prism is a 3D shape which has a constant cross section - both ends of the solid are the same shape and anywhere you cut parallel to these ends gives you the same shape too.

Image:  prism


A pyramid has sloping sides that meet at a point.

Image: pyramid


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