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Mathematics: Surface area of cylinders

SURFACE AREA OF CYCLINDERS

In this module, you can study how to find the surface area of a cylinder.

 

This is a good explanation about how to calculate the surface area of a cylinder. However, it assumes you know how to find the area of a circle and the area of a rectangle. If you don't, please review those concepts before watching this video.

Did you know?

When you flatten out the surfaces of a cylinder, you get 2 circles and a rectangle (imagine peeling a label off a can - it's a rectangle).  

Even if a cylinder looks tall, its circumference can often be larger than its height.

 

Review the module on Area of circles if necessary.


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