Cross Sections and Solids of Rotation

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What is a solid of rotation?

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A solid of rotation is a three-dimensional shape created by rotating a two-dimensional shape around an axis.

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What is the cross section of a cylinder?

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The cross section of a cylinder is a circle.

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What is the name of the figure formed by rotating a rectangle around one of its sides?

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The figure is called a rectangular prism.

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What is the cross section of a cone?

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The cross section of a cone can be a circle, triangle, or other shapes depending on the cut.

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What is the difference between a triangular prism and a triangular pyramid?

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A triangular prism has two triangular bases and three rectangular faces, while a triangular pyramid has one triangular base and three triangular faces.

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What shape is formed when a circle is rotated around its diameter?

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The shape formed is a sphere.

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What is the cross section of a sphere?

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The cross section of a sphere is a circle.

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What is a cross section?

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A cross section is the intersection of a solid and a plane, showing a two-dimensional shape.

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What is the result of rotating a triangle around one of its sides?

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The result is a cone.

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What is the cross section of a rectangular prism?

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The cross section of a rectangular prism can be a rectangle or a square, depending on the cut.