Question

question 6(multiple choice worth 1 points)
(06.04 mc)
what is the shape of a parallel cross section of a sphere?
o circle
o rectangle
o square
o triangle

Explanation:

Step1: Recall sphere properties

A sphere is a three - dimensional object. When we take a parallel cross - section of a sphere, no matter how we cut it (as long as the cross - sections are parallel), the shape of the cross - section is always a circle. This is because a sphere is symmetric in all directions from its center. A triangle has three straight sides, a square has four equal straight sides and four right angles, and a rectangle has four sides with opposite sides equal and four right angles. None of these shapes can be formed as a parallel cross - section of a sphere.

Answer:

Circle