Types Of Pyramids
There are different types of pyramids that are named based on the shapes of their bases.
- Triangular Pyramid
- Square Pyramid
- Pentagonal Pyramid
- Right Pyramid
- Oblique Pyramid
Triangular Pyramid
The base of this pyramid has the shape of a triangle; therefore, we call it as a triangular pyramid.
Square Pyramid
The base of this type of pyramid has a shape of a square; therefore, we call it a Square Pyramid.
Pentagonal Pyramid
The base of this pyramid has the shape of a Pentagon; therefore, we call it a Pentagonal Pyramid.
Right Pyramid
The apex of this pyramid is exactly over the middle of the base, hence named as Right Pyramid.
Oblique Pyramid
The apex of this pyramid is not exactly over the middle of its base and named as Oblique Pyramid.
Regular vs Irregular Pyramid
To distinguish between regular and irregular Pyramid, you need to consider the shape of the base. If the base of a polygon is regular, it is labelled as Regular Pyramid, else it is considered as Irregular Pyramid. You can see the figures given below for both the pyramids