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

What shape is the cross section of a right triangular prism when cut perpendicular to the bases?

Back

The shape of the cross section is a rectangle.

Front

What shape will the vertical cross-section of a cube be?

Back

Square.

Front

What is the result of slicing a rectangular pyramid perpendicular to the base?

Back

Triangle.

Front

What shape is formed when a cylinder is sliced horizontally?

Back

Circle.

Front

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

Back

Circle.

Front

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

Back

Rectangle.

Front

What is the cross section of a sphere?

Back

Circle.

Front

What is the cross section of a triangular prism when cut perpendicular to the bases?

Back

Triangle.

Front

What shape is formed by slicing a square pyramid horizontally?

Back

Square.