Body of revolution
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What is BODY OF REVOLUTION?
I see it anywhere!
I see it anywhere!
Go to any introductory calculus book and you will see numerous examples.
Basically think of a two dimensional shape (in a plane). Now rotate the shape around some axis and look at the three dimensional shape that is formed. That shape is a body of revolution.
Think of the relation between a circle and a sphere for example. Rotate a sphere around a diameter and a sphere is formed.