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A cube is sliced perpendicular to its base.

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What is the shape of the resulting two-dimensional cross section?
circle
O trapezoid
square

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Answer:

Square

Explanation:

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Answer:

(c) square

Explanation:

When a cube is cut perpendicular to its base and parallel to a face, the resulting cross section is a square. (see the first attachment)

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If the cut is not parallel to a face, the resulting cross section is a rectangle. (see the second attachment)

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