Which two-dimensional shape is formed if a plane intersects the cylinder shown,
perpendicular to the base?
A) Circle
B) Square
C) Rectangle
D) Ellipse

Which twodimensional shape is formed if a plane intersects the cylinder shown perpendicular to the base A Circle B Square C Rectangle D Ellipse class=

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  C) Rectangle

Step-by-step explanation:

In general, the vertical cross section of a "right" cylinder will be a rectangle. In some special cases, it may be a square.

Each intersection of the plane with the curved surface is a line, not a curve, so the shape cannot be a circle or ellipse.