Rotating Custom Polygons Around an Axis
Investigate how the shape and position of a custom polygon determine the solid formed when it rotates around an axis.
Task 1
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
Task 2
Use the interactive above to create models for the following objects: a coin, a donut, a bottle, and a lightbulb.
Task 3
Find an object in real life with rotational symmetry around an axis. Create a model of the object using the interactive above.