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Example 1: Circular Cylinder

Sketch the portion of the cylinder x2 + y2 = 1 where 1 ≤ z ≤ 2 (Figure 11.1.12).

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Draw the curve x2 + y2 = 1 in the (x, y) plane. The curve is a circle of radius one.

11_partial_differentiation-24.gif Draw the three coordinate axes and the horizontal planes z = 1, z = 2.
11_partial_differentiation-25.gif Draw the circles x2 + y2 = 1 where the surface intersects the two planes z = 1,z = 2.

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Figure 11.1.12

Complete the sketch by drawing heavy lines for all edges which would be visible on an "opaque" model of the given surface. This surface is called a circular cylinder.

 


Last Update: 2006-11-15