The bases of a prism are the two identical parallel polygonal shapes at the top and bottom of the prism.
The bases of a prism are the two congruent polygons that form the top and bottom of the prism. When looking at a prism, imagine it as a solid object with flat, polygonal faces. The bases are the flat, polygonal faces that are parallel to each other and have the same shape and size. These bases determine the shape of the prism. For example, if the bases are both triangles, the prism is called a triangular prism. If the bases are both rectangles, the prism is called a rectangular prism, also known as a cuboid. Other examples include square prisms, hexagonal prisms, and pentagonal prisms, depending on the shape of the bases.
