Edexcel GCSE Mathematics · 1MA1
Specification G16 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
Revise: Area and Volume FormulaeA cylinder has the same circular cross-section throughout its length.
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GCSE Mathematics · key term
A three-dimensional solid with a constant circular cross-section.
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Specification G16 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
Revise: Area and Volume FormulaeA cylinder has the same circular cross-section throughout its length.
Specification 8.01d · Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 2 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Foundation), Paper 4 (Higher), Paper 5 (Higher), Paper 6 (Higher)
A solid with two equal, parallel circular faces joined by a curved surface.
A cylinder labelled with its diameter needs an extra step: divide the diameter by 2 to obtain the radius.
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The circular rim of a cylinder is a curved boundary, not a straight edge joining two vertices. Keeping flat faces and curved surfaces separate makes these shapes easier to describe precisely.