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It depends on the angle of the plane of the cross section.
If it is parallel to the cube's face (or equivalently, two adjacent edges) the cross section will be a square congruent to the face. If the plane is parallel to just one edge (and so angled to a face), the cross section will be a rectangle which will have a constant width. Its length will increase, remain at a maximum level and then decrease. If neither, it will be a hexagon-triangle-hexagon-triangle-hexagon (triangles when passing through a vertex).
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Can a cube have a cross section of a pentagon?
Yes, but not a regular one.
How would you slice the cube to get a square cross section?
Along any edge
How do you find the length of a prism with the cross-section and volume?
length = volume/cross-section
What is the vertical cross section of a cone?
The vertical cross section of a right vertical cone is a triangle if that cross section is taken from the vertex. Any other vertical cross section will reveal a hyperbola (with endpoints on the base of the cone). A link can be found below.
What is a cylinders 2d name?
You cannot have a 2d cylinder. The 2d cross section will depend on the plane of the cross section.
