(4) Cross Sections of a Cone
Create different types of cross sections by slicing a cone 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 cone. Are there any unique shapes made by using the Explore option?
What does it mean to cut "orthogonal" to its base?
Can a cone be made by "stacking" 2-dimensional shapes vertically? If so, describe the shape(s) needed to make this stacking happen.