Cavalieris
Principle
A method, with formula given below, of finding the volume of
any solid for which cross-sections
by parallel
planes have equal
areas. This includes, but is not limited to, cylinders and prisms.
Formula: |
Volume = Bh, where B is the
area of a cross-section and h is the height of the
solid. |
See also
Volume by parallel cross-sections
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