Question

The cross section of a square pyramid taken perpendicular to the base that passes through the top vertex produces which two-dimensional shape? Note: Use all lowercase letters in your answer to receive credit.

Answer 1

the shape we get is isosceles traingle.

Explanation:

given that a pyramid with square base. It means on the slant side this pyramid has triangles.

So, if we cut a cross section in this pyramid which is perpendicular to the base and passes through top vertex, we get an isosceles triangle whose base length is equal to side of square at base and other two equal side's length equals to the slant height of pyramid.

For better understanding figure is attached.

Answer 2

The area of the cross section is in the shape of a triangle.