Concept explainers
To fill: The blank with the appropriate word “In a right prism, each ____ is also an altitude.”
Answer to Problem 1CR
lateral edge
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
A prism is said to be right prism if the vertical sides are perpendicular to the base. In this prism, the lateral edge is perpendicular to the base. Hence, each lateral edge is also an altitude.
Therefore, ina right prism, each lateral edge is also an altitude.
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