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Is a square prism same as a cube? Explain.

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No, a square prism does not have to necessarily be a cube, as a square prism has a square base but the height need not be of the same dimension.
No, a square prism does not have to necessarily be a cube, as a square prism has a square base but the height need not be of the same dimension.
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