Now, let’s investigate cross sections and slices of cones.
Return to the sketch on the link Cross Section Flyer.
Shape of Slice |
Intersection with Base and Lateral Surfaces |
What patterns and relationships do you observe between the possible shapes of slices of cones when the angle of intersection is parallel or is not parallel to the base of the cone?
How do the slices and cross-sections of cones compare to those of pyramids?