Question

What is the cross section of a rectangular prism that is cut parallel to the base?

Answer 1

@Agl202

Answer 2

I think a square. Because the rectangular prism is on the base which is a square

Answer 3

Look at the diagram and post what you think.

Answer 4

It's basically standing up

Answer 5

Yup, square, right??

Answer 6

thx:)

Answer 7

Oh and also...

Answer 8

Why a square?

What if the rectangular prism had been a shoebox. A plane parallel to the bottom of the shoebox would not be a square.

Answer 9

Post the options.

Answer 10

what would be the shape of the cross section of it is cut diagonally to the bse

Answer 11

no options

Answer 12

The cross section could be a square but it does not have to be. It has to be a rectangle.

Answer 13

yeah. but is that for part 2?

Answer 14

I did not see a part 2.

Answer 15

I answered this:
What is the cross section of a rectangular prism that is cut parallel to the base?

Answer 16

If a cross section of the prism is cut diagonal to the base, what would be the shape of the resulting cross section

Answer 17

thats part 2

Answer 18

@Directrix

Answer 19

Look at diagram and decide.

Answer 20

rectangle, thx :)

Answer 21

You are welcome.