Question

question 4 of 10

the octahedron can be constructed from the repetitive folding of ______.

a. regular pentagons
b. triangles
c. equilateral triangles
d. squares

Explanation:

Identify the definition of a regular octahedron

A regular octahedron is a Platonic solid with 8 faces, where each face is an identical regular polygon.

Determine the shape of the faces

The faces of a regular octahedron are congruent equilateral triangles.

Answer:

• A. regular pentagons
• B. triangles
• C. equilateral triangles (Correct answer)
• D. squares