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How many faces does a triangular pyramid net have?

A triangular pyramid net consists of four triangular faces. The clip also shows that the same triangular pyramid can be unfolded into more than one net layout while preserving the same face count and face types.

Conditions

  • The solid is a triangular pyramid.
  • The net contains four triangles.

Reasoning, step by step

  1. Display the first unfolded triangular pyramid net.
  2. Display a second, differently arranged net of the same pyramid.
  3. Note that both nets contain four triangles.

Example

A triangular pyramid unfolds into four connected triangles.

Common misconceptions

  • Thinking a triangular pyramid has a separate base and sides like other pyramids.
  • Assuming all faces must be different shapes.

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