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Re: Question on Generating Solids of Revolution

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  • Subject: [mg40892] Re: Question on Generating Solids of Revolution
  • From: "Bill Bertram" <wkb at ansto.gov.au>
  • Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 01:18:02 -0400 (EDT)
  • Organization: Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
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"Chee Lim Cheung" <s0203193 at singnet.com.sg> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> How do I use Mathematica to plot 3D graphs of solids of revolution?
>
> Example:
> A curve y=x^2 is revolved about the y-axis. How do I use Mathematica to
> generate the solid of revolution?
>


Hi Chee,

There is a package in Mathematica called

    Graphics`SurfaceOfRevolution`

which does what you want.

Cheers,
   Bill




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