U9 Cross Sections of Solids

Front

What is a cross section?

Back

A cross section is the shape that is obtained when a solid is cut through a plane.

Front

What shape is the cross section of a triangular prism when sliced vertically?

Back

Triangle

Front

What shape is the horizontal cross-section of a sphere?

Back

Circle

Front

What shape is the vertical cross-section of a cylinder?

Back

Rectangle

Front

What shape can be formed when a cone is cut by a plane perpendicular to its base?

Back

Triangle

Front

What is the cross section of a right circular cone when sliced horizontally?

Back

Circle

Front

What shape is the cross section of a cube when sliced diagonally?

Back

Triangle or Rectangle, depending on the angle of the cut.

Front

What is the cross section of a rectangular prism when sliced parallel to the base?

Back

Rectangle

Front

What shape is the vertical cross-section of a square pyramid?

Back

Triangle

Front

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

Back

Circle