Mathematics GCSE
Cross-section
What Cross-section means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Cross-section
The two-dimensional shape exposed when a 3D solid is sliced parallel to its base.
Topics that use Cross-section
- Mensuration (OCR GCSE)
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Using Cross-section in the exam
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