What is a cylinder?
A cylinder is a three-dimensional object that has a curved surface inbetween two circular bases.
A cylinder is a three-dimensional object that has a curved surface inbetween two circular bases.
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Three real world examples of a cylinder:
1.) A can of soda
2.) A can of soup
3.) A paper towel roll
What are some characteristics of a cylinder?
- Circular bases are parallel
- Circular bases are congruent
- Curved surface
How do I label a cylinder?
What is the formula used to calculate the volume of a cylinder?
Example of how to calculate the volume of a cone:
Practice! Calculate the volume of the following cylinders:
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