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G-GMD.4 Warmup M3-037-A05-V03

Identify cross-sections of 3D objects and solids generated by rotating 2D objects.

Identify the cross-section formed when a plane slices a sphere

Problem

If a tangent plane touches a sphere at \(\text{exactly}~\text{one}~\text{point}\), what intersection is formed?

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Curriculum context
Course
Math III
Standard
G-GMD.4
Category
Geometry
Domain
Geometric Measurement and Dimension
Objective
Identify cross-sections of 3D objects and solids generated by rotating 2D objects.
Problem type
Identify the cross-section formed when a plane slices a sphere