Making Cross Sections of a Pyramid
Skill:
Describe cross-sectional views of three-dimensional figures.
Making Cross Sections of a Pyramid
Create different types of cross sections by slicing a pyramid with a plane.
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
Question ouverte 1
List the possible shapes of a cross section of a rectangular pyramid.
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Question ouverte 2
What is the shape of a cross section of a rectangular pyramid that is parallel to its base? What happens when you slice the pyramid farther away from the base, keeping the cross section parallel to the base?
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