CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Extended E4.5.2 Symmetry of Solids Questions

Review CAIE IGCSE Mathematics three-dimensional symmetry through planes of symmetry and axes of rotational symmetry in pyramids.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Mathematics 0580
Level
Extended

Exam points

  • Identify planes and axes of symmetry in three-dimensional shapes such as pyramids.

CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Extended E4.5.2 Symmetry of Solids Questions question 1

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The diagram shows a pyramid ABCDE with a square base.
M is the centre of the square base.
E is vertically above M.

Question (a)

(a)

Write down the number of planes of symmetry of this pyramid.

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Question (b)

(b)

Using two of the letters from A, B, C, D, E and M, complete the statement about the pyramid.

The axis of rotational symmetry passes through the points and

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