Rotating Custom Polygons Around an Axis
Rotating Custom Polygons Around an Axis
Investigate how the shape and position of a custom polygon determine the solid formed when it rotates around an axis.
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
Open-ended question 1
Use the interactive above to create models for the following objects: a coin, a donut, a bottle, and a lightbulb.
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Open-ended question 2
Find an object in real life with rotational symmetry around an axis. Create a model of the object using the interactive above.
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