Conic Sections Quiz

Describe the cross-sections that are formed when a plane intersects a square pyramid

parallel to the base.

Describe the cross-sections that are formed when a plane intersects a square pyramid

perpendicular to the base.

Determine the equation of a circle with the center at point ( -3 , 4 ) and a radius of 9

• ( x + 3)^2 + ( y - 4 )^2 = 9^2

• ( x - 3)^2 + ( y + 4 )^2 = 9^2

Describe the cross-sections that are formed when a plane intersects a cylinder parallel to the base.

Describe the cross-sections that are formed when a plane intersects a cylinder perpendicular to the base.

Determine the equation of a circle with the center at point ( 0 , 9 ) and a radius of 4.

• ( x + 0)^2 + ( y - 9 )^2 = 4^2

• ( x - 0)^2 + ( y - 0 )^2 = 9^2

What is the name of the cross section formed when a plane intersects a sphere so that

the plane passes through the center of the sphere?

A cone is cut by a plane that is perpendicular to its base. Which of the following could be the shape of the cross-section formed?

• Circle

• Triangle

• Rectangle

• Trapezoid

What would result from slicing a rectangular pyramid parallel to the base?

• Circle
• Square
• Rectangle
• Triangle

Describe the cross section.

• rectangle
• trapezoid
• oval
• parallelogram