Vertical Slices

Definition

Vertical slices refer to thin vertical strips that divide up an area or volume for calculation purposes.

Related terms

Horizontal Slices (or Cross-sections): Horizontal slices are similar to vertical slices but cut horizontally instead, dividing up an object's height or length.

Disk Method (or Washer Method): The disk method uses circular disks (or washers) to calculate volumes by integrating the areas of these disks.

Shell Method: The shell method is another technique to calculate volumes by integrating the surface area of cylindrical shells.