Cross Sections

Front

What is a cross section?

Back

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

Front

Name the shape that has a circular base and tapers to a point.

Back

Cone

Front

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

Back

Circle

Front

Identify the shape formed by the cross section of a cube cut parallel to one of its faces.

Back

Square

Front

What is the volume formula for a cylinder?

Back

Volume = πr²h, where r is the radius and h is the height.

Front

What shape is formed when a cone is cut horizontally?

Back

Circle

Front

Describe the cross section of a rectangular prism cut parallel to its base.

Back

Rectangle

Front

What is the cross section of a sphere?

Back

Circle

Front

Identify the shape formed by the cross section of a triangular prism cut parallel to its base.

Back

Triangle

Front

What is the volume of a cone with a radius of 3 units and a height of 5 units?

Back

Volume = (1/3)πr²h = 30π ≈ 94.25 units³.