If a sphere is sliced by a plane, the cross-section is always:

A An ellipse

B A circle

C A rectangle

D A parabola

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Any plane cut through a sphere produces a perfect circle (great circle if through center).

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "If a sphere is sliced by a plane, the cross-section is always:" is Option B: A circle.

The other options — A) An ellipse, C) A rectangle, D) A parabola — are incorrect for this DAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Any plane cut through a sphere produces a perfect circle (great circle if through center).

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If a sphere is sliced by a plane, the cross-section is always:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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