Cross Section Flashcard

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What is a cross section?

Back

A cross section is the intersection of a solid object with a plane, revealing the shape of the object at that particular slice.

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Identify the cross section of a triangular prism when cut parallel to the base.

Back

The cross section will be a triangle.

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Identify the cross section of a cylinder when cut horizontally.

Back

The cross section will be a circle.

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Identify the cross section of a rectangular prism when cut vertically.

Back

The cross section will be a rectangle.

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

Back

The cross section will be a circle.

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

Back

The cross section will be a square.

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Identify the cross section of a trapezoidal prism when cut parallel to the base.

Back

The cross section will be a trapezoid.

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What is the cross section of a sphere when cut through the center?

Back

The cross section will be a circle.

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What does 'base area' refer to in geometry?

Back

Base area refers to the area of the base of a three-dimensional shape.

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Identify the cross section of a cube when cut diagonally through one face.

Back

The cross section will be a square.