Cross Sections

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What is a cross section?

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A cross section is the shape that is exposed when a solid is cut through by a plane.

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What shape is the cross section of a cylinder when cut horizontally?

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Circle

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What is the cross section of a cube when cut horizontally?

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Square

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What shape will the vertical cross section of a cone be?

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Triangle

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What is the cross section of a sphere?

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Circle.

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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

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Rectangle.

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What is the cross section of a triangular prism when cut parallel to the base?

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Triangle.

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What shape is the cross section of a pyramid when cut horizontally?

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Square or Rectangle, depending on the height of the cut.

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What is the relationship between the cross section and the original solid?

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The cross section represents a 2D shape that reflects the dimensions of the solid at the point of the cut.

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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How does the cross section change when cutting a cone at different heights?

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The shape of the cross section can be a circle, triangle, or ellipse depending on the height of the cut.

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CCSS.7.G.A.3