A rectangular pyramid has 5 vertices.
Here's a breakdown to explain why:
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What is a vertex? A vertex (plural: vertices) is a point where two or more edges meet. It's essentially a corner.
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Rectangular Pyramid Structure: A rectangular pyramid has a rectangular base and four triangular faces that meet at a single point (the apex).
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Counting the Vertices:
- The rectangular base has four vertices (one at each corner of the rectangle).
- The pyramid also has one additional vertex at the top, where all the triangular faces meet (the apex).
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Total Vertices: 4 (base) + 1 (apex) = 5 vertices.
Therefore, a rectangular pyramid has a total of 5 vertices.
