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The Cube
Concept sheet | Mathematics
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2-6
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Just like the regular convex polyhedrons, a cube has very particular characteristics.
When examining its construction, other characteristics become apparent.
The Characteristics of a Cube
To ensure that its definition and construction are respected, it is important to keep the following characteristics in mind.
The characteristics of a cube are the following:
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two edges that meet at a common vertex are perpendicular;
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opposite faces are parallel;
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adjacent faces are perpendicular;
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diagonals of the opposite vertices intersect in their middle.
If these properties are respected, the end result will always be a cube.
Other properties emerge when analyzing the composition of a cube in greater detail.
Barycentre
An intersection point called the “barycenter” is obtained when a diagonal is drawn between each pair of opposite vertices.
In other words, the barycentre is the centre of a cube’s gravity. When a cube’s weight is distributed equally, the barycentre is then called isobarycentre.