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Symmetry of Solids

Question 1 • Mathematics for College Liberal Arts Sem 2 (1207350) BCPS 2026-27

A square pyramid is rotated about a line perpendicular to the base and through the vertex. What angle of rotation maps the pyramid onto itself?

Answer
A
30º
B
45º
C
60º
D
90º

Explanation

A square base maps onto itself after a quarter-turn, or 90° rotation, about its center. For a square pyramid, rotating around the perpendicular line through the vertex also carries each part of the pyramid to the matching part. So the angle is 90°, choice D.

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