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Describe the shape that results from a cross section that is parallel to the base of a right cylinder.

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The answer is circles. If you cut this shape in half you will get two circles.

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Answer:

Circles

Explanation:

Think of a soup can sitting on its base on a kitchen counter. The counter is an example of a plane (through) parallel to the base. The points where the can and counter intersect form a circle. Put a book on top of the can. Again, the plane of the book is parallel to the base and the book and can intersect in a circle.

The same thing would happen if you cut the can open with a plane anywhere in between the two mentioned above, but it would make a mess!

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