Create different types of cross sections by slicing a sphere with a plane.
[i]Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.[/i]
List the possible shapes of a cross section of a sphere. Are there any unique shapes made by using the Explore option?[br]
Do you agree with the following statement? Why or why not?[br][i]Every cross section of a sphere has the same area.[/i]
Can a sphere be made by "stacking" 2-dimensional shapes vertically? If so, describe the shape(s) needed to make this stacking happen.