Q.

Write the number of the faces, edges and vertices of a tetrahedron.


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a

  Faces=6, edges=6, vertices=4

b

Faces=4, edges=4, vertices=4

c

  Faces=4, edges=6, vertices=4

d

  Faces=4, edges=6, vertices=6 

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

 Concept- In order to find the number of edges, faces and vertices of a tetrahedron first we have to understand that the tetrahedron is in the shape of a triangular pyramid .
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First of all we will find the no. of  vertices, faces  and edges of the tetrahedron.
Thus, tetrahedron has faces=4, edges=6, vertices=4
Tetrahedron all faces are triangles.
That is why it is also known as a triangular pyramid.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
 
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