Cross Sections of Solids

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 cone when cut perpendicular to its base?

Back

Triangle

Front

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

Back

Rectangle

Front

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

Back

Square

Front

What is the cross section of a cylinder when cut horizontally?

Back

Circle

Front

What is the cross section of a sphere when cut by a plane?

Back

Circle

Front

What shape is formed when a rectangular prism is cut parallel to its base?

Back

Rectangle

Front

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

Back

Trapezoid or smaller polygon depending on the height of the cut.

Front

What is the relationship between the shape of a cross section and the orientation of the cut?

Back

The shape of the cross section depends on the angle and position of the cut relative to the solid.

Front

How does the cross section of a solid change as you move along its height?

Back

The shape and size of the cross section can change depending on the geometry of the solid.