(3) Cross Sections of a Sphere
Create different types of cross sections by slicing a sphere with a plane.
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
List the possible shapes of a cross section of a sphere. Are there any unique shapes made by using the Explore option?
Do you agree with the following statement? Why or why not? Every cross section of a sphere has the same area.
Can a sphere be made by "stacking" 2-dimensional shapes vertically? If so, describe the shape(s) needed to make this stacking happen.