What is a cylinder?
A cylinder is a three-dimensional object that has a curved surface inbetween two circular bases.
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  Three real world examples of a cylinder:
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   1.) A can of soda

   2.) A can of soup

​   3.) A paper towel roll
What are some characteristics of a cylinder?
  • Circular bases are parallel
  • Circular bases are congruent
  • Curved surface
How do I label a cylinder?
What is the formula used to calculate the volume of a cylinder?
Example of how to calculate the volume of a cone:
Practice! Calculate the volume of the following cylinders:
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