Question

A slice is made parallel to the base of a triangular pyramid. What is the shape of the resulting two-dimensional cross-section?

Drag and drop the word to correctly complete the sentence.

The cross-section is in the shape of a .

A)rectangle
B)triangle
C)trapezoid

Answer 1

Its B)triangle because if u cut a pyramid in half you'll get two triangle shapes

Answer 2

Answer: B) triangle

Explanation:

Given: A slice is made parallel to the base of a triangular pyramid.

A triangular pyramid is a pyramid having a triangular base. A triangular pyramid have congruent equilateral triangles for each of its faces.

Since, the base of the triangular pyramid is a triangle .

So if slice is made parallel to the base of a triangular pyramid then the shape of the cross-section is in the shape of a triangle.