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Learn how to determine the shape of a cross section created by the intersection of a slicing plane with a pyramid or prism. This task is vital to those that work to create three dimensional objects. Whether it is the inventor of a new toy or the architect of your next house, they must be able to convey their design on paper. The drawings they make represent various cross sections of the finished product. Can you visualize the relationships between two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects? Imagine that Ninja Nancy will slice through this pyramid with her sword. What two-dimensional figures will she reveal?
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience:
Students
Keywords: pyramid, intersection of a plane, planar shapes, cross section, prism
Instructional Component Type(s):
Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection:
Original Student Tutorials Mathematics - Grades 9-12
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