Meaning of surface of revolution | Babel Free

Definitions

A surface formed when a given curve is revolved around a given axis. If the resulting surface is a closed one, it also defines a solid of revolution.

Equivalents

Examples

“A sphere is a surface of revolution of a circle around an axis which runs through the center of the circle.”

“A torus is a surface of revolution of a circle around an axis which is outside the circle.”

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