Geometry For Enjoyment And Challenge
Geometry For Enjoyment And Challenge
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ISBN: 9780866099653
Author: Richard Rhoad, George Milauskas, Robert Whipple
Publisher: McDougal Littell
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Chapter 6.1, Problem 15PSC
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To find the number of planes formed by its vertices in a square pyramid.

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There are 7 planes formed by its vertices in a square pyramid.

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A square pyramid with vertices A, B, C, D and P.

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  Geometry For Enjoyment And Challenge, Chapter 6.1, Problem 15PSC

A plane is a flat, two dimensional surface that extends infinitely far. A square pyramid has 7 planes. It is evident from the figure that there are four side planes, one at below and two in between the square pyramid.

They are ABC,ABP,BCP,CDP,DAP,ACP and BDP.

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