Question

which solids can have horizontal cross sections that are circles? check all that apply cones prisms cylinders pyramids spheres

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze cones

When a cone is cut horizontally (parallel to its base), the cross - section is a circle.

Step2: Analyze prisms

A prism has two congruent polygonal bases. When cut horizontally, the cross - section is a polygon (same as the base shape, e.g., triangle for triangular prism, rectangle for rectangular prism etc.), not a circle.

Step3: Analyze cylinders

When a cylinder is cut horizontally (parallel to its circular bases), the cross - section is a circle.

Step4: Analyze pyramids

A pyramid has a polygonal base. When cut horizontally, the cross - section is a polygon (similar to the base), not a circle.

Step5: Analyze spheres

Any horizontal (or vertical or any plane) cross - section of a sphere is a circle.

Answer:

cones, cylinders, spheres