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9. A general hexagonal prism is given. If P is a plane that is parallel to the planes containing the base faces of the prism, how does P meet the prism?

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Given that plane P is parallel to the planes containing the base faces of the prism; then, if the plane meets the prism between the planes containing the hexagonal bases, then P meets the prism in a hexagonal region that is congruent (with the same size) to the bases of the prism.

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