Problem

Select all the figures that could represent the cross section of a rectangular pyramid.
Circle
Cube
Rectangle
Square
Triangle

Answer

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The cross section could be a triangle, a rectangle or a square.

Steps

Step 1 :Cross sections of a rectangular pyramid can be obtained by making a planar cut through the pyramid.

Step 2 :The possible shapes for the cross sections are determined by the intersection of the cutting plane and the pyramid's faces.

Step 3 :The cross section could be a triangle, a rectangle or a square.

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