Solid with semicircular cross sections

Definition

A solid with semicircular cross sections is a three-dimensional shape where the cross section at any given point is a semicircle. The shape of the solid changes as you move along its length.

Related terms

Radius:

The distance from the center of a circle or semicircle to any point on its circumference.

Total volume: The amount of space occupied by a three-dimensional object.

Limits of integration: The range over which an integral is evaluated. In this case, it refers to the values of x that determine the extent of the solid's volume from x = 0 to x = 3.