Semicircular Cross Sections
Definition
Semicircular cross sections are used to find the volume of a solid by using semicircles as the base for each cross section.
Analogy
Think about cutting an orange into thin slices. Each slice represents a semicircular cross section, and when you add up all those slices, you can determine how much orange is inside.
Related terms
Quarter-Circular Cross Sections: This term refers to finding the volume of a solid by using quarter-circles (90 degrees) as the base for each cross section.
Elliptical Cross Sections: This term refers to finding the volume of a solid by using ellipses (oval shapes) as the base for each cross section.
Parabolic Cross Sections: This term refers to finding the volume of a solid by using parabolas (U-shaped curves) as the base for each cross section.
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