Perpendicular Cross-Sections of Prisms and Pyramids
Examine the cross-sections resulting from cuts made perpendicular to the bases of prisms and pyramids.
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What 2D shape is created by a vertical slice through the apex of a square pyramid?
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What 2D shape is formed by a vertical slice perpendicular to the base of a rectangular prism?
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Slicing a cube vertically perpendicular to its base creates what 2D shape?
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What 2D shape is produced by a vertical cross-section through the top vertex of a triangular pyramid?
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If a square pyramid is sliced vertically, NOT passing through the top apex, what shape is formed?
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A triangular prism lies on one of its rectangular faces. A vertical cut parallel to the triangular ends yields what shape?
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A triangular prism lies on one of its rectangular faces. A vertical cut perpendicular to the triangular ends yields what shape?
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What shape is formed when a pentagonal pyramid is cut vertically through its apex to the base?
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A vertical slice through a cube that cuts straight down perpendicular to two opposite faces results in a:
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Slicing a hexagonal prism vertically through opposite rectangular sides produces what 2D shape?
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Slicing a rectangular pyramid perpendicular to the base but missing the apex produces a:
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Which solid produces a triangle when sliced vertically through its apex?