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What shape is created by the rotation and what is the approximate circumference of the base?

What shape is created by the rotation and what is the approximate circumference of-example-1

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By rotating the triangle about line a, the shape formed is a cone. The circumference of the base would be found by taking the length of the tiangle to be the diameter.

Recall, circumference = 2 x pi x r

where r is the radius

diameter = 2 x radius

20 = 2 x radius

radius = 20/2 = 10

pi = 3.14

Circumference = 2 x 3.14 x 10

Circumference = 62.8

Approximately,

Circumference = 63

Thus, option C is correct

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