Question

An image of a rectangular prism is shown below:

A right rectangular prism is shown.

Part A: A cross section of the prism is cut with a plane parallel to the base. What is the name of the shape created by the cross section? Explain your answer. (5 points)

Part B: If a cross section of the prism is cut diagonal to the base, what would be the shape of the resulting cross section? Explain your answer. (5 points)

Answer 1

Have you ever seen a block of butter?

If you cut it with a knife, what shape would the slice be?

Answer 2

I dunno It depends on where you cut it.

Answer 3

Let's say you cut it like this

This cut would be parallel to the base

What shape are you forming?

Answer 4

If you still need more help

Answer 5

If you still can't visualize the shape