Activities - Ring of Fire

Hold one of the translucent solids in the light. You should see a glowing two-dimensional shape that changes as you move the solid around. That's called a "cross-section" of the solid.

Can you find a hexagon cross-section of the cube? Which two of these solids have a square cross-section?

Math Midway - Interactive Mathematics Exhibit - Traveling Math Exhibition

Do you dare to experience the ring of lasers? Slide the cube into the rays of light, and see the shimmering shapes emerge. Can you rotate the cube until you find a hexagon? What surprising shape can you find in the triangular pyramid? Which two solids have elliptical cross sections?

Math Midway - Interactive Mathematics Exhibit - Traveling Math Exhibition

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Math Midway - interactive math exhibition - Fun House Exhibit
Math Midway - interactive math exhibition - Fun House Exhibit
Math Midway - interactive math exhibition - Fun House Exhibit
Math Midway - interactive math exhibition - Fun House Exhibit
Math Midway - interactive math exhibition - Fun House Exhibit
Math Midway - interactive math exhibition - Fun House Exhibit


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