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A cross-section refers to the end of a prism, cones are not prisms. A shape like a cylinder is a prism. Hexagonal prisms have hexagonal cross-sections, and pentagonal prisms have pentagonal cross-sections. It's that simple.
But for the sake of what the question COULD mean, I'll try and help.
The easiest way to find the shape of a part of a three-dimensional object is to tear it apart (literally) and look at its net. The curved surface area of the cone looks like a rectangle when the cone is split open.
Here are some formulas for the fun of things:
Volume of cone = 1/3πr2h
Surface area of cone =
πrs +
πr2
π = Circumference (Perimeter of the circle) / Diameter (Length from one end of the circumference to the other end passing through the centre)
r = Radius (Half the diameter)
s = Side length (Up the side of the cone to the top)
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What is the shape of the base cross section of a cone?
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What shape is cross section of a cone?
Circular when looking up at it
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 does cone cylinder and a sphere have in common?
A circular cross-section.
What shape has 1 vertex 1 face and 1 edge?
cone
What is the horizontal cross section of a cone?
A CIRCLE.
What 3 solids have a circle as a horizontal cross section?
cone
What is the shape of the base cross section of a cone?
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What shape is cross section of a cone?
Circular when looking up at it
Would the horizontal cross section of a cone be congruent to its base?
No because it would be smaller.
True or false the horizontal cross-sectional shapes of a cone are all congruent except for the vertex?
False. Every cross-sectional shape of a cone is not congruent.
Does a cross section always have to be horizontal or vertical?
No. Some of the classic curves studied by mathematicians: ellipses, hyperbola are cross sections of a cone taken at an angle.
What does a cone prism look like?
By definition, the circular cross-section of a cone changes linearly in width as you go along its axis. By definition, the cross-section of a prism is constant along its axis. So, by definition, a cone prism is an impossible shape.
Why is a traffic cone a cone?
The strongest shape in nature is the triangle. A traffic cone has a cross section of a triangle. This would give it strength especially when knocked into by the traffic.
What would a cone look like if it was cut horizontally?
It depends how the cone was standing relative to the horizontal plane of the cut:It will result in:a circle (if the cone is with its circular base in a horizontal plane)a parabola (if the cone is with its circular base is in a vertical plane)an ellipse (if the cone is tilted with its circular base somewhere between a horizontal plane and a vertical plane).
What is the shape of the cross-section formed when a cone intersects a plane as shown in the drawing?
A. Circle just did it on apex!
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.
