Cylinder

Topic

3D Geometry

Definition

A cylinder is a three-dimensional geometric shape with two parallel circular bases connected by a curved surface.

Description

Cylinders are common in everyday objects, such as cans and pipes. In mathematics, cylinders are studied for their properties, including surface area and volume. The volume V of a cylinder is given by the formula 

V = πr²h

where r is the radius of the base and h is the height. Understanding cylinders is essential in math education as it helps students grasp concepts of lateral surface area and volume. Teachers can use real-world examples and interactive models to demonstrate how changes in dimensions affect the cylinder's properties, enhancing students' spatial reasoning skills.

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