Problem:

 

When a 3-dimensional shape is cut by a plane, a cross section is formed.  Imagine a plane slicing a cylinder.

 

 How would the plane intersect the cylinder to form each of the following cross sections?

 

Draw or describe your answer.

  

 


 

                                                                                  

1)      Rectangle

 

2)      Circle

 

3)      oval or ellipse