Question
Mathematics Question on Mensuration
Visualize two identical right circular cones such that one is inverted over the other and they share a common circular base. If a cutting plane passes through the vertices of the assembled cones, what shape does the outer boundary of the resulting cross-section make?
A
A rhombus
B
A triangle
C
An ellipse
D
A hexagon
Answer
A rhombus
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (A): A rhombus