Question

The base of the rectangular prism is in the form of a $ ........ $

 $ \left( a \right){\text{ Square}} $
 $ \left( b \right){\text{ Rectangle}} $
 $ \left( c \right){\text{ Circle}} $
 $ \left( d \right){\text{ Triangle}} $

Answer 1

Hint: So for answering this question, we should have to know about it. It is a polyhedron having the bases parallel and also having congruent sides. Also, it has a surface area that will be equal to the total area. With the help of these lines, we can have an idea about the base of it.

Complete step-by-step answer:
Since all the faces of the rectangular prism are rectangles and also the faces that are opposites are equal. So we can say that the rectangular prism can also be named as a cuboid. From the figure, we can see that there is a shape made on the base which is of a polyhedron.
And since, we already know that it is also termed as cuboid so, the option of the square will not be possible. The only option left is a rectangle. Also, the other two options are not taken into considerations as they are given as a circle and triangle, and by seeing the figure we can easily differentiate that they are not like that so these two options are excluded.
So, the correct answer is “Option b”.

Note: For solving this type of question, the figure plays an important role, and also sometimes by going through the options our some problems become easy as this problem does. Also, we should know that the rectangular prism has a cross-section and the opposite faces are rectangular. There are mainly two types of rectangular prism one is a right rectangular prism and the other one is an oblique rectangular prism. All this information will help to know more about it.