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The diagram shows a cone and its axis of rotation. Which type of cross section is formed when the cone is intersected by a plane containing the axis of rotation?
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The diagram shows a cone and its axis of rotation. Which type of cross section is formed when the cone is intersected by a plane containing the axis of rotation?

The diagram shows a cone and its axis of rotation. Which type of cross section is-example-1
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Answer:

Right-triangle

Explanation:

Take a right triangle for example, then twist it 360 degrees, keeping the longest leg at the center of rotation. It will then form a cone.

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Answer:

the answer is an isosceles triangle

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