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Which could be the description of a cross section of a right cylinder that is neither parallel nor perpendicular to the base?

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Answer:

The description of a cross section of a right cylinder that is neither parallel nor perpendicular to the base is (an);

Ellipse

Explanation:

The given question is presented as follows;

Which could be the description of a cross section of a right cylinder that is neither parallel nor perpendicular to the base;

The options obtained from an online source (PSD) are;

Circle

Ellipse

Rectangle

Triangle

The cross section of a right cylinder that is parallel to the base is in the shape of a circle

The cross section of a right cylinder that is perpendicular to the base of the cylinder is in the shape of a rectangle

The cross section of a right cylinder that is neither parallel nor perpendicular to the base of the cylinder is in the shape of an ellipse which is a form of an oval shape.

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