What is a Cylinder?

What is a Cylinder?

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Soda cans, coffee cans, and some candles are just a few examples of cylinders. In this tutorial, you'll see what defines a cylinder. You'll also see the different parts of a cylinder. Take a look!

Keywords:

  • definition
  • cylinder
  • congruent bases
  • bases
  • base
  • curved face

Background Tutorials

  • Circle Definitions

      • What is a Circle?What is a Circle?

      What is a Circle?

      Circles are a fundamental part of math! In this tutorial, you'll be introduced to circles and see the different parts of a circle such as the diameter, radius, and chord. Check out this tutorial to learn about circles!

  • Definitions of Three-Dimensional Figures

      • What is a Solid?What is a Solid?

      What is a Solid?

      Understanding solids is a building block for finding their lateral area, surface area, and volume. In this tutorial, you'll see examples of solids and learn their different parts. Take a look!

Further Exploration

  • Volume Formulas

      • What is the Formula for the Volume of a Cylinder?What is the Formula for the Volume of a Cylinder?

      What is the Formula for the Volume of a Cylinder?

      Did you know that you can use the formula for the area of a circle to find the formula for the volume of a cylinder? In this tutorial, you'll see how to do just that! Watch this tutorial to learn about the formula for the volume of a cylinder.