When you slice a right rectangular pyramid perpendicular to the base, the two-dimensional shape created is a trapezoid. This occurs because the slice intersects the apex of the pyramid and one or more edges of the base rectangle, resulting in a shape with one pair of parallel sides (the top and bottom bases of the trapezoid) and typically non-parallel sides that connect those bases. If the slice is made parallel to the base instead, it would result in a smaller rectangle.
What two-dimensional shape is created by slicing a right rectangular pyramid perpendicular to the base? Thank you
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