Lateral Faces
Definition of Lateral Faces

• The faces that join the bases of a solid are called Lateral Faces.

More about Lateral Faces

• Lateral faces do not include the bases of a solid.

Example of Lateral Faces

• The figure given above is a Hexagonal Prism and it has six Lateral Faces and two bases.

Solved Example on Lateral Faces

How many Lateral Faces does a regular pentagonal Prism have?
Choices:
A. 5
B. 7
C. 2
D. 6
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Step 1: A regular pentagonal Prism looks like the figure given below.

Step 2: It has two parallel and Congruent pentagonal faces called bases.
Step 3: The faces that join the bases of a Prism are called lateral faces.
Step 4: Five rectangles join the bases (pentagons) of a pentagonal prism.
Step 5: So, a regular pentagonal Prism has 5 lateral faces.

Related Terms for Lateral Faces

• Base
• Face
• Prism
• Pyramid
• Solid

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