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D IME NSIO NAL TRANSFO RMATIO N
A sphere can be transformed into any number of ovoid or ellipsoidal forms by elongating it along an axis.
A pyramid can be transformed by altering the dimensions of the base, modifying the height of the apex, or tilting the normally vertical axis.
A cube can be transformed into similar prismatic forms by shortening or elongating its height, width, or depth.
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