Triangular Prism Vs Pyramid Math
The triangular prism has a triangular base and rectangular sides whereas a tetrahedron has a polygonal base and triangular sides.
Triangular prism vs pyramid math. Therefore triangular prism has 5 sides 6 vertices and 9 edges while tetrahedron has 4 sides 4 vertices and 6 edges. While the intention has been to leave act 1 of each set very vague to allow for students to take the problem in other. A triangular pyramid on the other hand has four sides four vertices and six edges. In a prism with the dimensions shown here the volume is the area of the triangle times the length of the rectangles.
So for example here s a practice problem. A triangular prism has five sides six vertices and nine edges.