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Introduction to the Volume of a Cylinder — Quiz

Question 4 • Foundations of Math 1

Which phrase describes the perpendicular distance between two bases of a cylinder?

Answer
A
the diameter of the bases
B
the area of the bases
C
the radius of the bases
D
the height of the cylinder

Explanation

The perpendicular distance between a cylinder’s two parallel bases is its height. The diameter, area, and radius describe measurements of the bases themselves, not the distance between them. So the correct choice is the height of the cylinder.

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