Question

1. consider a right triangular prism.

a. the cross section is parallel to the bases of this prism. name the shape of the cross section.
b. the cross section is perpendicular to the bases of this prism. name the shape of the cross section.

Explanation:

a. A cross section parallel to the triangular bases of a right triangular prism matches the shape of the bases, which is a triangle.
b. A cross section perpendicular to the triangular bases of a right triangular prism cuts through the rectangular lateral faces, resulting in a rectangular shape.

Answer:

a. Triangle
b. Rectangle