Question

identify cross sections of solids
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question
select the type of cross section formed when a right cone is cut parallel to its base.
answer
pentagon
circle
triangle
hexagon

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the properties of a right cone

A right cone has a circular base.

Step2: Analyze the cross - section when cut parallel to the base

When a solid is cut parallel to its base, the cross - section has the same shape as the base. Since the base of a right cone is a circle, the cross - section formed when a right cone is cut parallel to its base is a circle.

Answer:

circle