Axis of a prism the straight line joining the centres of the ends of a prism is called the axis of the prism.

Axis the line segment joining the centres of two bases is called the axis of the cylinder.

Axis the line segment joining the centres of two circular bases is called the axis of the cylinder.

Height of a prism the perpendicular distance the ends of a prism is called the height of the prism.

Axis the axis of a pyramid is the straight line joining the vertex to the central point of the base.

Axis the axis of a pyramid is the straight line joining the vertex to the central point of the base.

Prisms

Prisms

Lateral edges the line of intersection of the lateral faces of a prism are called the lateral edges of the prism.

A prism causes