Cross Sections and Rotations

Front

What is a Square Pyramid?

Back

A 3D solid with a square base and four triangular faces that meet at a point (the apex).

Front

What cross-section is formed by slicing through a cube perpendicular to any face?

Back

Square.

Front

What 2D shape can be rotated to form a cylinder?

Back

Rectangle.

Front

What is a cross-section?

Back

The intersection of a solid and a plane, revealing a 2D shape.

Front

What cross-section is formed by slicing a cone parallel to its base?

Back

Circle.

Front

What is the result of rotating a circle around its diameter?

Back

A sphere.

Front

What is a triangular prism?

Back

A 3D solid with two triangular bases and three rectangular faces.

Front

What cross-section is formed by slicing a cylinder perpendicular to its axis?

Back

Circle.

Front

What is a rectangular prism?

Back

A 3D solid with six rectangular faces.

Front

What is the result of rotating a rectangle around one of its sides?

Back

A cylinder.