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What is the shape of the cross-section taken perpendicular to the base of a cone?

Circle

Rectangle

Square

Triangle

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Triangle is the answer
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Answer:

D) Triangle

Explanation:

Visualize a cone. When you cut the cone perpendicular to the base, the cross section will be a triangle.

Cut the cone from the top to the base, we will get a triangle.

Answer: D) Triangle

Herewith I have attached the figure.

Hope this will helpful.

Thank you.

What is the shape of the cross-section taken perpendicular to the base of a cone? Circle-example-1
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