Making Cross Sections of a Pyramid
Create different types of cross sections by slicing a pyramid with a plane.
Opgave 1
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
Opgave 2
List the possible shapes of a cross section of a rectangular pyramid.
Opgave 3
What is the shape of a cross section of a rectangular pyramid that is parallel to its base? What happens when you slice the pyramid farther away from the base, keeping the cross section parallel to the base?