The coordinates A (0, 0), B (0, 4), C (4, 4), and D (4, 0) are graphed and connected together. What three-dimensional shape will be created when this shape is rotated about the y-axis? Provide an explanation for your answer to receive full credit.

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mathmate · Answer

You can start by drawing the shape on the cartesean plane!
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anonymous · Answer

A square is created. But what 3-dimensional shape can a square make when it is rotated about the y-axis? I know that when a rectangle is rotated about the y-axis, it creates a cylinder. Does this also apply to squares?

misty1212 · Answer

i am going to guess a cylinder, but that is just a guess
sorry i cannot be of more help

anonymous · Answer

No worries!! It cannot create a square pyramid or prism, right?