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The base of a cube is parallel to the horizon. A plane cuts through the cube creating a pentagon-shaped cross section. Which kind of plane could it be? A. a vertical plane cutting two adjacent edges of the base

B. a vertical plane cutting two opposite edges of the base
C. a slanting plane cutting two adjacent edges of the base
D. a slanting plane containing exactly one edge of the cube

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Answer:

C. a slanting plane cutting two adjacent edges of the base

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The base of a cube is parallel to the horizon. A plane cuts through the cube creating a pentagon-shaped cross section. The plane could be - a slanting plane cutting two adjacent edges of the base.

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I think the answer is C. a slanting plane cutting two adjacent edges of the base. I thought of the Pentagon building in Washington where it also has a pentagon-shaped cross section.
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