Rectangle Rotated around Axis to see 3d Shape
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- dormanmath
Shows a rectangle rotated around an axis. Adapted from Mr. Rose'. http://geogebratube.com/student/m138825
Take point a and carefully rotate it around in a circle, holding it the entire time.
1) What shape do you see created at the top?
2) What three-dimensional shape is created once several rotations have appeared?