Properties of Rectangular Pyramid

There are various properties of Rectangular Pyramid, 

• Base
• Edge
• Face
• Vertices
• Net

Let’s discuss these properties in detail.

Base of a Rectangular Pyramid

The base of a rectangular pyramid is a rectangle with two pairs of parallel sides. It is often called the “base rectangle.”

Rectangular Pyramid Net

A rectangular pyramid can be unfolded or “netted” to create a flat, two-dimensional representation that can be folded back into its three-dimensional shape. The net of a rectangular pyramid consists of the base rectangle and four triangles that represent its faces which is given in the following illustration:

Rectangular Pyramid: Faces, Edges & Vertices

Faces: A rectangular pyramid has a total of five faces:

• One rectangular base, and
• Four triangular faces.

Edges: A rectangular pyramid has eight edges.

Vertices: A rectangular pyramid has five vertices, where three edges meet at each vertex and four edges meet at the apex.

Read more about Faces, Edges & Vertices.

Slant Height of Rectangular Pyramid

In a rectangular pyramid, the slant height refers to the length of the line segment that connects the apex (the top vertex) of the pyramid to a point on the edge of the base. The formula for slant height of the rectangular pyramid is given by

l = √(l² + w² + h²)

Where,

• L is the slant height,
• h is the height of the pyramid,
• l is the length of rectangular base, and
• w is width of rectangular base.

Rectangular Pyramid is one of the many pyramid structures in Geometry. A pyramid is a three-dimensional structure that has a polygon as its base and triangular faces covering its sides, meeting at a common point known as the apex of the pyramid. In the case of a rectangular pyramid, the base is a rectangle, which is why it is called a rectangular pyramid, with four triangular faces connecting the sides of the rectangle to the apex.

A Rectangular Pyramid can be either right or oblique, depending on the alignment of the apex and the center of the base. If the apex aligns with the center of the base at a right angle, then it is a right rectangular pyramid; if not, then it is an oblique rectangular pyramid.

This article provides a well-rounded description of the geometric solid known as the Rectangular Pyramid, including its definition, shapes, and types. In addition to that, we will also discuss the formulas for surface area and volume for the Rectangular Pyramid.