Question

Which of the following is not the purpose of using cutting (section) plane?

(a) Interpretation of object

(b) Visualizing of object

(c) Cutting the objects

(d) Invisible features

The question was posed to me during an interview.

I want to ask this question from Basics of Section of Solids topic in portion Section of Solids of Engineering Drawing

Answer 1

The correct option is (c) Cutting the objects

The best explanation: Section plane or cutting plane is an imaginary plane which is used to cut the object to visualize the geometry which is hidden inside the object and interpret it which plays an important role in designing many machine parts.