There are several Archimedean solids that are formed by the truncation (cutting off) of each corner of a Platonic solid. These can be shown in successive truncations from one shape to its dual. Original Truncation Rectification Bitruncation Birectification (dual) Tetrahedron Truncated Tetrahedron …Read the Rest
The octahedron is a Platonic solid, which means it is made of all regular polygons for each face, being eight equilateral triangles arranged four at each vertex. With edge length of S, the surface area would be that of 8 equilateral triangles, \(8\cdot S^2\cdot \frac{\sqrt3}{4}=2\cdot …Read the Rest
The cube is probably the most recognized and best known of and 3D shape. Kids young enough not to even know how to talk will still know about cubes, they play with multicolored wooden blocks. Older kids may tackle the Rubik’s Cube puzzle or play …Read the Rest