Cross-sections

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 square pyramid when cut horizontally?

Back

The cross-section is a square.

Front

What shape is the cross-section of a square pyramid when cut vertically through the apex?

Back

The cross-section is a triangle.

Front

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

Back

The cross-section is a rectangle.

Front

What is the formula to find the area of a triangle?

Back

Area = 1/2 * base * height.

Front

If a rectangular prism is cut diagonally, what shape is the cross-section?

Back

The cross-section is a trapezoid.

Front

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

Back

The cross-section is a circle.

Front

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

Back

The cross-section is a circle.

Front

What is the net of a polyhedron?

Back

A net is a two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional shape, showing all its faces.

Front

How do you find the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = length * width.