A cylinder is placed on H.P. on its base and section plane is parallel to H.P., then the section of solid gives

Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)

Question: A cylinder is placed on H.P. on its base and section plane is parallel to H.P., then the section of solid gives

A. Parabola

B. Circle

C. Rectangle

D. Ellipse

Correct Answer: Circle

Explanation

Cylinder is formed by rotating the rectangle about one of its sides which is said to axis further. So if the cutting plane is parallel to axis the section formed is rectangle and if plane is perpendicular to axis it gives circle.