Revolution

Definition

In calculus, revolution refers to rotating a curve or shape around an axis. This rotation allows us to calculate various properties such as surface area and volume using techniques like disk and washer methods.

Related terms

Disk Method:

A technique that uses revolution to find volumes by integrating cross-sectional areas of infinitesimally thin disks.

Washer Method:

Another technique that uses revolution to find volumes by subtracting inner volumes from outer volumes using concentric circles.

Surface area: The total area covering the curved surface of a solid, which can be calculated using revolution and other calculus techniques.