Question

The square prism has a base length of 2 ft. Which describes the cross section of the prism that is perpendicular to the base? a rectangle with two 12-ft sides and two 2-ft sides a rectangle with two 12-ft sides and two sides that are longer than 2 ft a nonrectangular parallelogram with two 12-ft sides and two 2-ft sides a nonrectangular parallelogram with two 12-ft sides and two sides that are longer than 2 ft

Answer 1

Answer with explanation:

Length of Base of Square Prism = 2 ft

This prism can be in the shape of Cube or Cuboid.

⇒Since Base of Prism is in the Shape of Square.And it is given that it is Square Prism.

So, it's Side faces will be in the shape of Square also.

⇒Option A is most appropriate.

A rectangle with two 12-ft sides and two 2-ft sides.

Answer 2

A cross section perpendicular to the base would "cut" the prism through the height and width of the prism.

This would make a rectangle, with two sides the same length as the base ( 2 ft) and 2 sides the height of the prism ( 12 ft).

The answer would be:

A rectangle with two 12-ft sides and two 2-ft sides.