A square pyramid has 8 edges.
To understand why, let's break down the components of a square pyramid:
- Base: The base is a square, which has 4 edges.
- Lateral Faces: There are four triangular faces, each connecting an edge of the square base to the apex (top point) of the pyramid. These four triangles contribute 4 edges (one from each triangle connecting to the apex).
Therefore, the total number of edges is the sum of the edges of the square base and the edges connecting the base to the apex.
- 4 edges (base) + 4 edges (connecting base to apex) = 8 edges
In summary, a square pyramid consists of one square base and four triangular faces, resulting in a total of 8 edges.
