Cross Sections and Rotations

Front

What is a cross section?

Back

A cross section is the intersection of a solid object with a plane, revealing the internal structure of the object.

Front

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

Back

Circle

Front

What shape is the cross section of a cone when sliced horizontally?

Back

Circle

Front

What is the cross section of a cube when sliced perpendicular to any face?

Back

Square

Front

What shape is formed when a rectangle is rotated about a horizontal line?

Back

Cylinder

Front

What is the cross section of a sphere when sliced horizontally?

Back

Circle

Front

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

Back

Triangle

Front

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

Back

Trapezoid

Front

What is the shape of the cross section of a cylinder when sliced vertically?

Back

Rectangle

Front

What is the result of rotating a semicircle about its diameter?

Back

Sphere