Flashcard 9-Geometry Flashcard Set for the Math Basics
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\[V_\text{cylinder} = B\cdot h\]
So:
\[V_\text{cylinder} = \pi r^2 \cdot h\]
Explanation:
Remember, a cylinder can be thought of as a circular prism. The formula for the volume is the same. Since the base is a circle, then the area of the base is: \(B = \pi r^2\).