Calculus II
The outer radius refers to the distance from the axis of rotation to the outer edge of a solid when calculating volumes of revolution using cylindrical shells. This term is crucial for determining how much 'space' the shell occupies, influencing the overall volume generated when a region is revolved around an axis. Understanding the outer radius helps in setting up the integral that computes the volume.
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