Question: How Many Flat Faces Does a Rectangular Prism Have

Question: How Many Flat Faces Does a Rectangular Prism Have

A rectangular prism has 6 faces, 8 vertices (or corners) and 12 edges.

How many flat faces has a prism?

A rectangular prism is a three-dimensional figure with six flat faces. It also has 12 edges and 8 vertices where the faces meet each other.

Do prisms have flat faces?

Every solid figure, with the exception of a sphere, has one or more faces, or flat surfaces. Prisms are more specifically named by the shape of the base. In this case, the shape of the base is a rectangle; so this solid figure is called a rectangular prism.

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