A water tank is in the shape of a cylinder. When viewed from the side (side elevation), which shape is seen?

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Question

A water tank is in the shape of a cylinder. When viewed from the side (side elevation), which shape is seen?

Accepted Answer

A rectangle — Award 1 mark for rectangle. The side elevation of a cylinder shows the height and diameter as a rectangular outline. A is incorrect because a circle is the plan view. C is incorrect because an ellipse would only appear if viewing at an angle, not in a standard orthogonal elevation. D is incorrect as a cylinder does not produce a trapezium in standard elevations.

Answer

An ellipse

Answer

A rectangle

Answer

A circle

Answer

A trapezium

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