Question

What shape best describes the cross section cut parallel to the base of a right rectangular prism?

Rectangle
Parallelogram
Square
Trapezoid

Answer 1

Rectangle

Explanation:

No matter which side you choose, if you cut parallel to the side of a rectangular prism you will get a rectangle since a rectangular prism is made out of an infinite number of stacked rectangles. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

The cross section of a rectangular prism is a rectangle. The cross section is the shape that results from cutting straight through a prism.

Explanation:

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