(a)
Describe the shape of the cross section.
(a)

Answer to Problem 15PPS
Rectangle.
Explanation of Solution
Given :
A piece of clay in the shape of a rectangular prism is cut in half as shown .
Calculation:
Vertical cut : A vertical cross section is a rectangle as shown clearly in the figure.
(b)
Describe how the clay could be cut to make the cross section a
(b)

Answer to Problem 15PPS
One corner and three faces adjacent to it .
Explanation of Solution
Given :
Calculation:
To make the cross section a triangle, one corner should be taken and the cross section should cut adjacent three faces of the cuboid .
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