All Cross Sections of a Triangular Pyramid
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① This GeoGebra example dynamically demonstrates various cross sections of a triangular pyramid (tetrahedron) as a cutting plane moves through it, showing how the section shape changes with the plane's orientation and position. ② Core mathematical concepts include solid geometry (pyramids, cross sections), plane-polyhedron intersections, and spatial relationships among points, lines, and planes; it also uses path parameters to control the cutting plane, reflecting parametric thinking. ③ Construction highlights: the Pyramid command builds the tetrahedron, a Plane defines the cutting plane, IntersectPath computes the intersection curves with each face, Rotate and RotateText handle rotation of labels and objects, while Polygon, Line, and Ray assist in auxiliary constructions; a slider or path parameter dynamically moves the plane to explore all possible sections. ④ Suitable for high school solid geometry lessons, introductory spatial analytic geometry, or math lab activities, helping students visualize how section shapes depend on cutting direction and enhance spatial reasoning.
GeoGebra Commands & Parameters
RotateText("uStas\;\&\,Т.С.", 90°) → надпись01Rotate(A, 240°, zAxis) → CRotate(A, 120°, zAxis) → BPolygon(A, B, C) → osn, c, a, bPyramid(osn, (m * h)) → Π, S, SAB, SBC, SCA, SA, SB, SCPoint(spK) → KPathParameter(K) → kPoint(SA) → LPoint(SC) → NPlane(K, L, N) → αIntersectPath(α, Π) → s1, D, E, F, G, f, g, i, jIntersect(Line[L, N], Line[A, C]) → J1If(LLN, Segment[J1, C], Segment[J1, A]) → ACIf(LLN, Segment[J1, L], Segment[J1, N]) → LNIf(LLN, Segment[J1, K], Segment[J1, E]) → KEIntersect(Line[L, K], Line[A, B]) → J2If(LLK, Segment[J2, L], Segment[J2, K]) → LKIf(LLK, Segment[J2, B], Segment[J2, A]) → ABIntersect(Line[N, K], Line[C, B]) → J3If(LNK, Segment[J3, C], Segment[J3, B]) → BCIf(LNK, Segment[J3, K], Segment[J3, N]) → NKLine(L, K) → lRay(C, B) → nRay(C, S) → pLine(A, C) → q
AI Drawing Prompt Reference
Draw a triangular pyramid with a dynamic cross-section demonstration. A plane moves through the pyramid, showing how the section shape changes with the plane's position and orientation. Use a slider or parameter to control the plane's movement, displaying all possible section shapes and drawing intersection lines with each face of the pyramid.
The prompt above was compiled from the original drawing commands and is for reference only.