Question

What are the dimensions of the vertical cross section of the right rectangular​ prism? Note that the figure is not drawn to scale. A plane passes through a right rectangular prism. The plane is parallel to the left and right faces of the prism. The prism has a length of 8 inches, a width of 7 inches, and a height of 2 inches. 2 in. 7 in. 8 in. Which of the following two dash dimensional figures shows the dimensions of the vertical cross​ section? A. 8 in.2 in. A rectangle has a length of 8 inches and a height of 2 inches. B. 8 in.7 in. A rectangle has a length of 8 inches and a height of 7 inches. C. 7 in.2 in. A rectangle has a length of 7 inches and a height of 2 inches. Click to select your answer.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 7 in.2 in. A rectangle has a length of 7 inches and a height of 2 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

The height of the vertical cross section is the same as the height of the prism, that is, 2 inches.

The length of the vertical cross section is the same as the width of the prism, that is, 7 inches.