Solids of Revolution Quiz

What is a solid of revolution?

• A three-dimensional figure formed by rotating a two-dimensional shape around an axis.

• A shape that remains two-dimensional after rotation.

• A figure that is formed by translating a shape along a line.

• A two-dimensional shape that is rotated around a point.

When a rectangle with a length of 12 and a width of 5 is rotated around an axis, what shape does it form?

• A cube with side length 5.

• A cone with a height of 12 and a radius of 5.

• A cylinder with a height of 12 and a radius of 5.

• A sphere with a radius of 5.

What is the height of the cylinder formed by rotating a rectangle with a length of 12 around an axis?

• 5

• 12

• 7

• 10

What shape is formed when a right triangle with legs of 3 and 4 is rotated around its vertical leg?

• A cone with a radius of 3 and a height of 4.

• A pyramid with a base of 3.

• A sphere with a radius of 4.

• A cylinder with a radius of 3.

What is the radius of the sphere formed by rotating a semicircle with a radius of 6 around its axis?

• 6

• 3

• 12

• 9