7.2 Cross Sections of Solids

Front

What is a cross section in geometry?

Back

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

Front

What shape is formed by slicing a triangular prism parallel to its base?

Back

Triangle.

Front

What shape is formed by slicing a cube parallel to any of its faces?

Back

Square.

Front

What is the cross section of a right triangular prism when cut perpendicular to the bases?

Back

Rectangle.

Front

Identify the 3D solid that has a square base and triangular faces converging at a point.

Back

Square pyramid.

Front

What is the cross section of a cylinder when sliced parallel to its base?

Back

Circle.

Front

What is the cross section of a cone when sliced parallel to its base?

Back

Circle.

Front

What is the cross section of a sphere when sliced by a plane?

Back

Circle.

Front

What is the relationship between the shape of a cross section and the orientation of the slicing plane?

Back

The shape of the cross section depends on the angle and position of the slicing plane relative to the solid.

Front

What is the cross section of a rectangular prism when sliced parallel to its base?

Back

Rectangle.