What is the shape of the cross-section obtained when you horizontally cut a square pyramid?
A
Square
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B
Triangle
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C
Hexagon
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D
Circle
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Solution
The correct option is A Square
The solid object is a square pyramid. It has a square base and four triangular faces meeting at a point called the apex. A horizontal cross-section would yield a square.