Question

When we say "section" in geometry does it refer to the plane figure inside a 3D polygon?

Answer 1

@Preetha

Answer 2

@Mimi_x3

Answer 3

can you give an example

Answer 4

Does section ABCD refer to the plane figure ? @UnkleRhaukus

Answer 5

Anyone help

Answer 6

To my knowledge, yes. I generally refer to it as the "cross section."
Eyeballing, I see Quad ABCD as a rectangular cross section formed by slicing a plane through the rectangular solid in a manner perpendicular to the base of the rectangular solid.

Answer 7

@yamyam70 ^^^

Answer 8

@Directrix thank you so much for clearing things up! :))

Answer 9

You are welcome. You can do some light reading over at this link to edify your understanding. http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/cross-sections.html

Answer 10

Thanks again :)

Answer 11

that's good