Cylinder
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Geometric Form
A cylinder in geometry is shaped with two identical circles connected by a surface. Can you draw a cylinder next to the cube?
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Everyday Objects
Many everyday items are cylindrical, making it a familiar shape to recognize. The paper towel roll is a perfect example of a cylinder.
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Not Always Solid
Cylinders can be hollow, like a tube, or solid, like a metal rod. The cardboard core of the wrap is a hollow cylinder.