Comparing solids

Several solids are shown below. Write down some characteristics of solid B and, for each characteristic, list which other solids share that characteristic with B. (Becker and Shimada)

Approaches

four faces: no others

flat faces only: A, E, and G also

only triangular faces: no others

what other properties does it have?

regular polygons as faces? maybe G also

four vertices: no others

six edges: C also

all edges line segments: A, E, G also

vertical plane intersects in a triangle: G also

How is it unlike others?

no faces parallel: D and G also

Your experience

Have you used this problem with a class and seen approaches other than(or more specific than) those mentioned above? Or do you have other comments or criticisms or stories? If so, please tell us!

Last updated 30 November, 2004