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It can be a square, a trapezium, a quadrilateral or a triangle - depending on the inclination of the plane which defines the cross section.

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What is the name of a 2d square based pyramid?

You cannot have a 2d pyramid - whether or not it is square based. The 2d cross section will depend on the plane of the cross section.


How Do you make a cross section of a parallelogram from a pyramid?

It depends on the pyramid. If it is a square based pyramid, a horizontal plane will give a square cross section, a plane inclined by a rotation parallel to one of the base axes will give a rectangular cross section whereas a plane inclined by rotation along both basal axes will result in a parallelogram cross section. Not sure how you get a parallelogram from a pentagonal or hexagonal (etc) pyramid.


Can a square be a cross-section of a pyramid?

Yes, a square can be a cross-section of a pyramid, depending on how the cross-section is taken. If the cut is made parallel to the base of the pyramid and at a height where the sides are still straight and converge, the resulting section can be a square. However, this is only possible if the pyramid's base is also a square and the cut is made at the right height.


Identify horizontal cross section of a square pyramid?

a square


What 3d shape has the same cross section as a square?

The following are some shapes having a square cross section: a cube, a cuboid, a square pyramid.


What shape would you have if you made a horizontal cross-section of a square pyramid?

a square


What would the cross section of a square pyramid be?

Depending on the inclination of the plane used for the cross-section, it could be a square, rectangle, trapezium, triangle.


Which solid has a cross section with a maximum of 5 sides?

square pyramid


Is a hexahedron a prism?

Yes if it has a unified hexagonal cross-section


What is a vertical cross section of a square pyramid?

A vertical cross section of a square pyramid is obtained by slicing through the pyramid along a plane that passes through its apex and is perpendicular to the base. This cross section typically takes the shape of a triangle, with the base of the triangle corresponding to one side of the pyramid's square base and the apex representing the peak of the pyramid. The height of the triangle reflects the height of the pyramid, while the base length can vary depending on where the cut is made. This representation helps visualize the pyramid's structure in a two-dimensional format.


How are a cylinder and a squared based pyramid alike and different?

A cylinder and a square-based pyramid are alike in that both are three-dimensional geometric shapes and can be described using volume and surface area formulas. However, they differ in their bases and shapes: a cylinder has circular bases connected by a curved surface, while a square-based pyramid has a square base and triangular faces that converge to a point at the top. Additionally, the cylinder has uniform cross-sections along its height, whereas the pyramid's cross-section changes from the square base to the apex.


Is a pentagonal based pyramid a prism?

No because a pentagonal prism has a unified cross-section