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Perpendicular to the x-axis

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

Definition

When taking cross sections perpendicular to the x-axis, the slices or sections are cut horizontally across the solid, parallel to the y-axis.

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