A prism has a constant cross-section throughout its length. When the cross-section is a triangle, the prism is called a triangular prism. When the cross-section is a hexagon, the prism is called a ...
Polygons can be regular or irregular in shape. A polygon is a closed 2D shape with at least three sides. A regular polygon is a polygon with all equal sides and angles. An irregular polygon is a ...
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