Cross Sections

Front

What is a cross-section?

Back

A cross-section is the intersection of a solid object with a plane, resulting in a two-dimensional shape.

Front

What cross-section is formed by slicing through a cube perpendicular to any face?

Back

Square.

Front

What shape will the horizontal cross-section of a cone be?

Back

Circle.

Front

What shape will the vertical cross-section of a cube be?

Back

Square.

Front

What shape will the angled cross-section of a rectangular pyramid be?

Back

Trapezoid.

Front

Can a cross-section of a cylinder be triangular?

Back

No, a cross-section of a cylinder cannot be triangular.

Front

What is the cross-section of a sphere?

Back

A circle.

Front

What is the shape of the cross-section of a rectangular prism when cut parallel to the base?

Back

Rectangle.

Front

What type of cross-section is formed when a cone is sliced parallel to its base?

Back

Circle.

Front

What is the result of slicing a cube diagonally?

Back

A rectangle or a square, depending on the angle of the cut.