Cross Sections of a Cylinder
Create different types of cross sections by slicing a cylinder with a plane. Start by selecting the explore feature before using the other options.
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 cylinder.
What shape did you expect to see when you sliced parallel to the base? Did you see what you expected?
What shape did you expect to see when you sliced perpendicular (orthogonal) to the base? Did you see what you expected?