GCSE Maths Practice: 3d-shapes-and-nets

Question 4 of 10

Calculate the number of faces on a triangular prism.

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\( \begin{array}{l}\text{How many faces does a triangular prism have?}\end{array} \)

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Draw and label each face to ensure correct counting.

A triangular prism consists of two triangular faces connected by three rectangles. Counting the faces gives 2 + 3 = 5. Understanding the structure of 3D shapes is key for nets, surface area, and volume problems. Visualize or draw the prism and label each face. Practicing this for different prisms helps with geometric reasoning and spatial skills. Knowing which faces are triangular versus rectangular helps avoid mistakes in counting.