What Does a Cylinder Shape Look Like?

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If you take a piece of paper and roll it up, you will get a figure like the one below. This figure is called a cylinder, and it is two circles connected together by a wall.

Circle and a cylinder

The two bases of a cylinder are always circles or ellipses. The bases also have to be of the same size. You will mostly see cylinders with bases shaped like circles.

Different types of cylinder

Think About This

Take a look around at home. Can you find any objects that are cylinder shaped?

The objects may either have a circular or an elliptical base and top.

Some examples of cylinders: Soda can, water bottle, honey jar, paint bucket, toilet paper roll, and “Pringles” can.

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