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What shapes make up a triangular prism net?

A triangular prism net consists of two triangular bases and three rectangular lateral faces. The clip shows this composition directly in the unfolded diagram and repeats it verbally.

Conditions

  • The solid is a triangular prism.
  • The net includes both bases and all lateral faces.

Reasoning, step by step

  1. Begin with a 3D triangular prism.
  2. Flatten the lateral surface into three adjacent rectangles.
  3. Attach the two triangular bases to the strip.

Example

A triangular prism unfolds into a flat shape made of three rectangles and two triangles.

Common misconceptions

  • Confusing the triangular bases with the rectangular lateral faces.
  • Thinking a triangular prism has only three faces.

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