Triangular Prism with Horizontal Cross-Section

Topic

3D Geometry

Description

This animation shows a triangular prism with a horizontal cross-section. It illustrates that slicing the prism parallel to its base results in a rectangular cross-section that varies in size depending on the location of the slice.

Animated math clip art like this helps students understand the internal structure of prisms. Teachers can use this to discuss concepts such as congruence, cross-sectional area, and how this relates to the volume of a prism.

Here's a potential script for teachers: "Watch as we take horizontal cross-sections of this triangular prism. What do you notice about the shape and size of these cross-sections? How does this help us understand the formula for the volume of a prism?"

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