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Method of Cylindrical Shells

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Approximate the volume of a solid of revolution. Using a method similar to approximating the area under a curve, pupils investigate the volume of a solid of revolution. The learners use a given definite integral to find the volume of specific revolutionary solids.

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  • Use 3-D modeling software to display the solids of revolution in the problems
Classroom Considerations
  • The class should know how to take definite integrals
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