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M asked in Science & MathematicsMathematics · 1 decade ago

How is this solid called?

What is the name for a cone (or a pyramid) that has the top bit "cut off" (can be a horizontal or a slant cut).

Update:

A truncated cone or pyramid?

Any other names?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Some people call it a truncated cone or truncated pyramid; its traditional Latin name is frustum.

  • 1 decade ago

    I'd call it a partially eaten cornetto

  • 1 decade ago

    frustum

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