Cross Sections

What is a cross section?

• A shape obtained by cutting through an object, typically perpendicular to its length.

• A type of graph used to represent data visually.

• A method of measuring the volume of an object.

• A technique used in photography to capture depth.

What is the cross section of a rectangular prism when cut vertically?

• Circle

• Triangle

• Rectangle

• Square

What shape does the cross section of a cylinder make when cut horizontally?

• Square

• Rectangle

• Circle

• Triangle

What shape does the cross section of a rectangular prism make when cut diagonally?

• Triangle

• Square

• Parallelogram

• Rectangle

What shape does the cross section of a cone make when cut horizontally?

• Triangle

• Square

• Circle

• Rectangle

What shape does the cross section of a cube make when cut vertically?

• Circle

• Triangle

• Square

• Rectangle

What is the significance of cross sections in geometry?

• They help visualize and understand the properties and dimensions of three-dimensional objects.

• They are used to calculate the area of two-dimensional shapes.

• They represent the angles of geometric figures.

• They are only applicable in two-dimensional geometry.

What is the cross section of a torus when cut horizontally?

• Square

• Rectangle

• Circle

• Triangle

What shape does the cross section of a cylinder make when cut vertically?

• Circle

• Square

• Rectangle

• Triangle

What shape does the cross section of a pyramid make when cut horizontally?

• Circle

• Square or Triangle, depending on the height of the cut.

• Rectangle

• Hexagon