When the cross-section is a triangle, the prism is called a triangular prism. When the cross-section is a hexagon, the prism is called a hexagonal prism. The surface area is made up of the end ...

For example, in the prism below, the cross section is a hexagon. This is called a hexagonal prism. Some 3D shapes, like cubes and pyramids, can be opened or unfolded along their edges to create a ...