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Cross Sectional Area

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The cross sectional area refers to the area of a two-dimensional shape that is perpendicular to the direction of motion or flow.

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