Question

A rectangular pyramid is sliced. The slice passes through line segment AB and is parallel to the base.

Which two-dimensional figure represents the cross section?
A. A rectangle the same size as the base
B. A rectangle that is smaller than the base
C. A quadrilateral that is not a rectangle
D. A triangle with a height the same as the pyramid

Answer 1

Explanation:

The correct answer is A. A rectangle the same size as the base.

When a rectangular pyramid is sliced parallel to the base, the resulting cross-section is a rectangle that is the same size as the base. The parallel slicing ensures that the cross-section maintains the same dimensions as the base of the pyramid. Therefore, option A, a rectangle the same size as the base, represents the cross-section.