Understanding Platonic Solids
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Platonic solids are 3D shapes with identical faces. For example, a cube has six square faces.
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Which Platonic solid has $6$ square faces?
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Teenager Scenario
Imagine using Platonic solids in a game design where you need perfect symmetry. How would you use a $\text{dodecahedron}$?
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Determine the number of edges in an icosahedron using Euler's formula $V - E + F = 2$.
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Which property is true for all Platonic solids?
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