Cross Sections & Revolutions Flashcard

Front

What is a cross section?

Back

A cross section is the intersection of a solid object with a plane, revealing the shape of the object at that particular slice.

Front

What shape is formed when a cone is cut by a plane perpendicular to its base?

Back

Triangle

Front

What is the shape of the cross section of a regular pyramid that includes its altitude?

Back

Triangle

Front

What 3-D solid is formed when a rectangle is rotated about a vertical line?

Back

Right, circular cylinder

Front

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

Back

Sphere

Front

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

Back

Circle

Front

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

Back

Circle

Front

What is the shape of 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 (at any plane through the center)

Front

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

Back

Triangle