Cylinder
Definition of Cylinder
- A Cylinder is a three-dimensional geometric figure that has two congruent and parallel bases.
More about Cylinder
- Right Cylinder: A right cylinder is a cylinder in which the centers of the bases are aligned directly one above the other.
- Right Circular Cylinder: When the base of a right cylinder is a circle, it is called a right circular cylinder.
- Oblique Cylinder: When the centers of the bases of a cylinder are not aligned directly one above the other, it is called an oblique cylinder.
Solved Example on Cylinder
Which of the following coincides with the axis of rotation of a right cylinder?
Choices:
A. its altitude
B. its base
C. its surface area
D. none of these
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Step 1: The altitude of a right cylinder coincides with its axis of rotation.
Related Terms for Cylinder
- Circle
- Base
- Right Cylinder
- Right Circular Cylinder
- Oblique Cylinder
- Congruent
- Parallel
- Three-dimensional Figure
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