What will be the vertical cross section of a cylinder ?

Circle

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Square

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Rectangle

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Triangle

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Solution

The correct option is C Rectangle
A vertical cross section is a cross section in which the intersecting plane is perpendicular to the base of the solid.
When the intersecting plane is perpendicular to the base of cylinder then the shape obtained is a rectangle.
Therefore, vertical cross section of a cylinder is a rectangle.

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