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, its 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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