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If the height increases what happens to the lateral sides of a pyramid when you decrease the size of the base?

The lateral sides of a pyramid are going to be more steep if the size of the base is decreased. The pyramid will not be stable enough to stand on its own.


How did the Bent Pyramid get its name?

The Bent Pyramid in Egypt gets its name from its unique shape, which features two distinct angles in its construction. Initially, the pyramid was intended to be built at a steep angle of 54 degrees, but the angle was changed to a shallower 43 degrees partway through construction. This alteration resulted in the lower section appearing bent. The unusual design reflects the transition in pyramid construction techniques during the reign of Pharaoh Sneferu.


What is the name of the second pyramid's?

The Pyramid of Khafre The Pyramid of Khafre


How could go room to room in the great pyramid?

To move room to room in the Great Pyramid of Giza, one would typically follow the internal passageways and chambers designed in its complex structure. The pyramid features a series of tunnels and corridors that connect various chambers, including the King's Chamber and the Queen's Chamber. Accessing these areas would generally require navigating the narrow passageways, some of which are steep and may be difficult to traverse. Modern exploration often involves the use of tools and technology, such as cameras and drones, to safely investigate the pyramid's interior.


Is the Pyramid of Kufu the smallest pyramid of the Great Pyramid?

The Pyramid of Khufu is the largest of the three Pyramids of Giza a.k.a the Great Pyramid.

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The incline of the pyramid is 39°.


How do you get around in the greart pyramid?

they go throw passage ways (steep stairs) and walk around


If the height increases what happens to the lateral sides of a pyramid when you decrease the size of the base?

The lateral sides of a pyramid are going to be more steep if the size of the base is decreased. The pyramid will not be stable enough to stand on its own.


How many levels is the bent pyramid in Egypt?

two: the bottom part where the sides rise steeply, and then the top part, built at a much less steep angle. The Egyptian Pharaoh commissioning this pyramid came to realize that if he were to continue building upwards at the original steep angle, he would be building the world's tallest pyramid ever and never get it finished before his death.


Why was the bent pyramid built this way?

The bent pyramid got it's name because it's sides don't slope evenly. When they were building it the structure became unstable because the slope angle was too steep. To stop the building from collapsing they finished it with the sides at a less steep angle.


Did any of the Egyptian pyramids ever fall down?

Yes, many did. The great pyramid and others that have survived, did so for a reason. Their shape made them more sturdy over time and were not the first design. Many steppe pyramids were built but were too steep and as the corners eroded, the whole pyramid fell under its own wieght. They were built too steep and did not have the base structure as seen in the great pyramid.


How to win the BBC pyramid challenge?

Don't use the granite or mud brick and don't build it too steep or too shallow!


Can you skateboard down the pyramid of Giza?

I'm sure you COULD try, however it would not be possible in the "realistic" terms of an actual skateboarder you could but it would leave groove marks also it would be hard to go down on skateboard as it is steep and if you did it regularly it would erode the pyramid


How did the Bent Pyramid get its name?

The Bent Pyramid in Egypt gets its name from its unique shape, which features two distinct angles in its construction. Initially, the pyramid was intended to be built at a steep angle of 54 degrees, but the angle was changed to a shallower 43 degrees partway through construction. This alteration resulted in the lower section appearing bent. The unusual design reflects the transition in pyramid construction techniques during the reign of Pharaoh Sneferu.


How were the Mayan pyramids different from the Aztec pyramids?

Mayan pyramids were generally taller, with steep steps and often had temples on top. Aztec pyramids tended to have a more truncated top platform for ceremonies and sacrifices, with steep sacrificial altars nearby. Additionally, Mayan pyramids featured more elaborate carvings and decorations compared to Aztec pyramids.


Why did the pyramid design change?

The Egyptians were very religious, and their principal god was Yamun-Re, aka the Sun. All their monuments were meant to be religiously symbolic, so the pyramid was meant to be a sort of ramp toward the Sun. They couldn't have a flat-topped pyramid, since it would be incomplete, and it couldn't have steep sides like an obese obelisk, because have you ever tried walking up an obese obelisk. It had to be perfect.


What is a steep bank?

a steep angle