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Solids of Revolution

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Solids of revolution are three-dimensional shapes formed by rotating a two-dimensional shape around an axis. The resulting solid has the same cross-sectional area at every point along its length.

AP course connection

Topic 8.1: 8.10 Volume with Disc Method: Revolving Around Other Axes

Unit 8

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