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 you get when you cut straight through an object, revealing its internal structure.

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What shape is the cross section of a sphere?

Back

Circle

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

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Circle

Front

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

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Triangle

Front

What is the cross section of a cylinder?

Back

Circle

Front

What shape is the cross section of a rectangular prism?

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Rectangle

Front

What is the cross section of a triangular prism?

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Triangle

Front

What shape is the cross section of a cube?

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Square or Rectangle (depending on the cut).

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What is the cross section of a pyramid?

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Triangle (if cut parallel to the base).

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

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Circle.