what does unifrom prism mean ?

I'm not sure what the term "uniform" refers to, Solveit......but here's the solution

Area of an equilateral triangle = the area of the cross-section = (1/2)side^2* sqrt(3)/2  = [sqrt(3)/4] *side^2

And the volume of the prism  is ......    Cross- sectional area * Height

So......the  volume =

[sqrt(3)/4] *(4)^2  * 8  =   [ 32 *sqrt(3) ] units^3

A certain unifrom prism is 8 units high and each cross section of this prism is an equialeteral triangle. if all of the edges of the prism s base are 4 units long, what is the volume of the prism ?

Thanks CPhill ! :)

Hi Solveit  

I think it is supposed to be "uniform prism"

It still does not have any truely mathematical meaning I don't think but I would take it to mean a right prism.

One where the front is at right angles to each side.  One that looks 'uniform'.