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Anonymous Anonymous
  • 02-06-2015
  • Mathematics
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What is the cross section created when a vertical slice is made perpendicular to the 2 bases of a triangular prism?


A.

a triangle


B.

ellipse trapezoid


C.

a square


D.

a rectangle

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kevingrosman kevingrosman
  • 02-06-2015

this is always a rectangle, because it will have 2 sides parallel the bases, and the other 2 sides are perpendicular to any line in the plane of the bases (property of a prism) this makes them parallel as well, because they are perpendicular to parallel lines and makes the shape a rectangle.

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