Vertex figure facts for kids
In geometry, a vertex figure is the figure that results when a corner of a polyhedron or polytope is sliced off.
Images for kids
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truncated cubic honeycomb (partial).
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The truncated cubic honeycomb has two edge types, one with four truncated cubes, and the others with one octahedron, and two truncated cubes. These can be seen as two types of edge figures. These are seen as the vertices of the vertex figure.
See also
In Spanish: Figura de vértice para niños
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