Definition:Gabriel's Horn

Definition
Gabriel's horn is the name given to the solid of revolution formed by rotating about the $x$-axis the curve:


 * $y = \dfrac 1 x$


 * GabrielsHorn.png

Also known as
This object is also known as Torricelli's trumpet for, who discovered that it paradoxically has a finite volume but infinite surface area.

Also see

 * Volume of Gabriel's Horn
 * Surface Area of Gabriel's Horn