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Here is a right cone:

What are the two shapes of cross-sections we could create by slicing the cone perpendicular to its base?
Choose 2 answers:
Choose 2 answers:

(Choice A)
A
Rectangle

(Choice B)
B
Triangle

(Choice C)
C
Shape with two edges, one straight and one curved

(Choice D)
D
Circle

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Answer:

Circle

Explanation:

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Answer:

Choice B: A triangle

Choice C : A shape with two edges, one straight and one curved

Explanation:

When a cone is cut by a plane that runs exactly through its vertex, and perpendicular to its base, the shape that is obtained is an isosceles triangle, when the section is viewed.

When a cone is cut through a plane that runs perpendicularly to its base, but not through its vertex, we can get two different shapes which have parabolas or hyperbolas as their curved edge, and a straight edge which is formed from the base of the cone

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