A cross section is the shape formed when a plane intersects a three-dimensional figure. Imagine slicing through a solid object with a knife; the shape of the slice is the cross section. Understanding ...
A prism has a constant cross-section throughout its length. When the cross-section is a triangle, the prism is called a triangular prism. When the cross-section is a hexagon, the prism is called a ...
A prism is a solid shape that has the same cross-section all the way through. These three shapes are prisms. The first has a circular cross-section. The second has a rectangular cross-section. The ...