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Part A: A cross section of the rectangular pyramid is cut with a plane parallel to the base. What is the name of the shape created by the cross section? (5 points)

Part B: If a cross section of the rectangular pyramid is cut perpendicular to the base, passing through the top vertex, what would be the shape of the resulting cross section? (5 points)

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Part A: A square.

Part B: A triangle.
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