This math topic involves practicing the Pythagorean Theorem in a three-dimensional context, specifically with prisms. The focus is on calculating dimensions (such as depth) from given distances (hypotenuse) to the center of a face of the prism. The problems provided ask students to deduce the depth when they know the distance from a point to the center of a particular face of the prism, enhancing their understanding of geometry and spatial reasoning in 3D objects. Each question offers multiple-choice answers, allowing students to solve and verify their calculations.
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The distance from point A to the center of face BCDE is 9. What is the depth?