Cross Sections

Front

What is a cross section?

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A cross section is the shape that is exposed when an object is sliced through, revealing its internal structure.

Front

What shape is the cross section of a cylinder when sliced parallel to its base?

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Circle

Front

What shape is formed when a cube is sliced parallel to one of its faces?

Back

Square

Front

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

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Rectangle

Front

What shape is formed by slicing a rectangular pyramid diagonally?

Back

Trapezoid

Front

What is the cross section of a sphere?

Back

Circle

Front

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

Back

Circle

Front

What shape is formed by slicing a triangular prism parallel to its base?

Back

Triangle

Front

What is the cross section of a cube when sliced diagonally from one vertex to the opposite vertex?

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Triangle

Front

What shape is formed by slicing a cylinder at an angle?

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Ellipse