In the following diagram, a square-based pyramid was positioned, so that both its vertex and altitude lie on the -axis. What is the shape of a typical cross section, obtained by cutting the pyramid with a plane perpendicular to the -axis? A triangle. A line. A circle.

In the following diagram, a square-based pyramid was positioned, so that both its vertex and altitude lie on the -axis. What is the shape of a typical cross section, obtained by cutting the pyramid with a plane perpendicular to the -axis? A triangle. A line. A circle.

College Algebra (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter2: Functions And Graphs

Section2.2: The Rectangular Coordinate System And Graphing Lines

Problem 95E: In the illustration, point M is the midpoint of the hypotenuse of right triangle AOB. Show that the...

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In the following diagram, a square-based
pyramid was positioned, so that both its vertex
and altitude lie on the
-axis.
What is the shape of a typical cross section,
obtained by cutting the pyramid with a plane
perpendicular to the
-axis?
A triangle.
A line.
A circle.
A square.
A trapezoid.

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