A solid is cut by a plane that is perpendicular to its base, forming a two-dimensional cross section in the shape of a triangle. Which of the following solids could have resulted in that cross section?rectangular pyramidrectangular prismright pentagonal prismcube
Q. A solid is cut by a plane that is perpendicular to its base, forming a two-dimensional cross section in the shape of a triangle. Which of the following solids could have resulted in that cross section?rectangular pyramidrectangular prismright pentagonal prismcube
Identify Characteristics: Identify the characteristics of the solids given in the options.A rectangular pyramid has a base that is a rectangle and triangular faces that meet at a common vertex.
Cross Section Analysis: Consider the cross section of a rectangular pyramid when cut by a plane perpendicular to its base. The cross section would be a triangle because the plane would intersect the triangular faces.
Rectangular Prism: Analyze the characteristics of a rectangular prism.A rectangular prism has 6 faces, all of which are rectangles.
Cross Section Analysis: Consider the cross section of a rectangular prism when cut by a plane perpendicular to its base. The cross section would be a rectangle, not a triangle.
Right Pentagonal Prism: Analyze the characteristics of a right pentagonal prism.A right pentagonal prism has a pentagonal base and rectangular faces.
Cross Section Analysis: Consider the cross section of a right pentagonal prism when cut by a plane perpendicular to its base. The cross section would be a pentagon, not a triangle.
Cube: Analyze the characteristics of a cube.A cube has 6 faces, all of which are squares.
Cross Section Analysis: Consider the cross section of a cube when cut by a plane perpendicular to its base. The cross section would be a square, not a triangle.
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