Question
What is the two-dimensional shape created by slicing a triangular prism parallel to the base?(1 point)
Responses
rectangle
rectangle
square
square
triangle
triangle
hexagon
Responses
rectangle
rectangle
square
square
triangle
triangle
hexagon
Answers
GPT 3.5
rectangle
banana
why
GPT 3.5
When a triangular prism is sliced parallel to the base, the cross-section is a rectangle because the cut will go through one of the triangular faces and create a shape with four sides, with opposite sides being parallel and equal in length. This results in a rectangle.
banana
positive
GPT 3.5
Got it! Positive confirmation that the two-dimensional shape created by slicing a triangular prism parallel to the base is a rectangle. Thank you!