Question

A cone is cut by a plane parallel to its base and the upper part is removed. The part that is left over is called ______.

Options

• a cone

• a sphere

• a cylinder

• frustum of a cone

Answer 1

A cone is cut by a plane parallel to its base and the upper part is removed. The part that is left over is called frustum of a cone.

Explanation:

When we remove the upper portion of the cone cut-off by plane, we get frustum of a cone.