Cross Sections of Triangular Pyramids
Drag the blue points to see the different sections of the triangular pyramid.
Anthony Or. GeoGebra Institute of Hong Kong
Move the Rotate 1 slider to the left, labeled Horizontal and answer Question 1 below.
1. What is the shape of the cross section formed by slicing the rectangular pyramid horizontally?
Move BOTH rotate sliders to the right. Rotate 1 slider should be moved so it's labeled Vertical. Answer Question 2 below.
2. What is the shape of the cross section formed by slicing the rectangular pyramid vertically?
Move Rotate 1 slider to the MIDDLE and keep Rotate 2 slider to the RIGHT. Answer Question 3 below.
3. What is the shape of the cross section formed by slicing the rectangular pyramid diagonally so it cuts through one side face AND the Base?