Question

5 multiple choice 1 point a right hexagonal prism is shown. a two - dimensional cross section that is perpendicular to the base is taken from the prism. which figure describes the two - dimensional figure? rectangle pentagon triangle hexagon clear my selection

Explanation:

A right hexagonal prism has two hexagonal bases and six rectangular lateral faces. When a cross - section is taken perpendicular to the base, the cross - section will intersect the lateral faces. Since the lateral faces are rectangles and the cross - section is perpendicular to the base (which is a hexagon), the resulting two - dimensional figure will be a rectangle. A pentagon would not be formed as the prism has six lateral faces, a triangle is too simple a shape to be formed by this cross - section, and a hexagon would be parallel to the base, not perpendicular.

Answer:

A. Rectangle