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What shape is created by a cross section of a rectangular pyramid through its vertex cut perpendicular to its base?
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What shape is created by a cross section of a rectangular pyramid?
It is a rectangle which is similar to (but smaller than) the rectangular base.
What is the perpendicular cross section of a rectangular prism?
It is a rectangle.
What is the horizontal cross section of a rectangular pryamid?
The horizontal cross section of a rectangular pyramid is a rectangle.
Can a triangular prism have a rectangular base or does this mean it is in fact a pyramid?
A prism can have a triangular cross-section with a rectangular base
What two dimensional shape could not be the result of taking a cross section of a rectangular pyramid?
A circle.
What shape is created by a cross section of a rectangular pyramid?
It is a rectangle which is similar to (but smaller than) the rectangular base.
Which two-dimensional figure could be a cross section of a rectangular pyramid that has been intersected by a plane perpendicular to its base and not through its vertex?
trapezoid
What is the perpendicular cross section of a rectangular prism?
It is a rectangle.
What is the vertical cross section of a rectangular pyramid?
triangle
What is the horizontal cross section of a rectangular pryamid?
The horizontal cross section of a rectangular pyramid is a rectangle.
What is the difference between a triangular prism and rectangular pyramid?
A triangular prism has a uniformed cross-section whereas a rectangular pyramid does not.
Tell one way a rectangular prism and a pyramid are different?
A rectangular prism has the same cross section throughout its length, a pyramid doesn't however
Can a triangular prism have a rectangular base or does this mean it is in fact a pyramid?
A prism can have a triangular cross-section with a rectangular base
What is a cross section of a cone?
Circle: If the knife is perpendicular to the axis of the cone.Ellipse: If the knife is between (perpendicular to the axis of the cone) and (parallel to the side of the cone).Parabola: If the knife is between (parallel to the side of the cone) and (parallel to the axis of the cone).Hyperbola: If the knife is parallel to the axis of the cone.Triangle: If the knife is perpendicular to the base of the cone.Point: If the knife is parallel to the base the cone and through the apex
What two dimensional shape could not be the result of taking a cross section of a rectangular pyramid?
A circle.
How are rectangular pyramids and rectangular prims alike?
They are similar, however, the distinctiion is that the pyramid has a rectangular base with triangular faces meeting in a vertex (thus forming the pyramid shape), while the prism has a congruent (identical) cross-section, like a loaf of bread. So the prism has two rectangular "ends".
What vessels have the greatest overal cross section?
cone, cylinder, rectangular prism, square pyramid and triangular prism
