Definition of Terms, ContinuedSolids(Continued)A prism is a solid with two bases (top and bottom) that are equal regularpolygons and three or more lateral faces that are parallelograms. If the basesare also parallelograms, the prism is a parallelepiped.A right prism hasfaces and lateral edges that are perpendicular to the bases.Oblique prismshave faces and lateral edges oblique to the bases.Figure 2-11 illustrates prism configurations.Figure 2-11.—Prisms.Continued on next page2-13
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