ECZ 2018 · GCE Paper 1 — Symmetry
The diagram shows a regular hexagonal prism. State the number of planes of symmetry.
- A. 6
- B. 7
- C. 8
- D. 12
Verified working — step 1
A regular hexagonal prism has 6 planes of symmetry that run along its length (through opposite vertices or opposite edge mid-points of the hexagon), plus 1 plane that cuts straight across the middle, parallel to the hexagonal ends. Total: 6 + 1 = …The full step-by-step working and final answer are included with Premium — checked against ECZ marking standards.
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