What makes a shape 2D?
A shape is 2D if it is flat. 2D means it has two dimensions:
- length and breadth
or
- length and height
2D shapes include circle, triangle, square, rectangle. pentagon, hexagon.
What makes an object 3D?
An object is 3D if it is has three dimensions:
- length, breadth and height
3D objects include sphere, cube, cuboid, pyramid, cone, prism, cylinder.
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