Cross Sections of 3D Shapes

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What is a cross section?

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A cross section is the shape that is obtained when a solid is cut through by a plane.

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What shape is the cross section of a sphere?

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The cross section of a sphere is a circle.

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

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The cross section of a cone when cut parallel to the base is a circle.

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What shape is the cross section of a cylinder?

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The cross section of a cylinder is a rectangle when cut vertically and a circle when cut horizontally.

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What is the cross section of a triangular prism?

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The cross section of a triangular prism is a triangle.

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What shape is the cross section of a cube?

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The cross section of a cube can be a square or a rectangle depending on how it is cut.

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What is the cross section of a rectangular prism?

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The cross section of a rectangular prism can be a rectangle or a square.

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What shape is formed when a cylinder is cut at an angle?

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The cross section formed when a cylinder is cut at an angle is an ellipse.

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What is the cross section of a pyramid?

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The cross section of a pyramid can be a triangle or a polygon depending on the cut.

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What is the cross section of a hemisphere?

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The cross section of a hemisphere is a circle.