A square pyramid has five vertices.
A vertex is a point where two or more edges meet. In the case of a square pyramid, we have four vertices forming the square base and one vertex at the apex (the point at the top of the pyramid).
Let's break it down:
- Base Vertices: A square has four corners, so the base of the pyramid contributes four vertices.
- Apex Vertex: The top point of the pyramid adds one more vertex.
Therefore, 4 (base) + 1 (apex) = 5 vertices.
A square pyramid also has:
- Edges: 8 edges (4 on the base and 4 connecting the base vertices to the apex).
- Faces: 5 faces (1 square base and 4 triangular faces).
