Question

how many lateral faces does a decagonal prism have? explain. there are 10 lateral faces; is 1 lateral face; are 2 lateral faces

Explanation:

Step1: Recall prism - face relationship

A prism has two congruent bases and lateral faces. The number of lateral faces of a prism is equal to the number of sides of its base - polygon.

Step2: Identify the base - polygon of a decagonal prism

A decagonal prism has a decagon as its base. A decagon has 10 sides.

Answer:

There are 10 lateral faces because a decagonal prism has a decagon as its base and the number of lateral faces of a prism is equal to the number of sides of its base - polygon.