Definition:Axis of Revolution/Also known as
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Axis of Revolution: Also known as
An axis of revolution is also known as an axis of rotation.
However, that latter term is also used for a general geometrical rotation, not just one used in the generation of a surface of revolution or a solid of revolution.
Sources
- 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): axis: 3. (axis of revolution or rotation)
- 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): axis: 3. (axis of revolution or rotation)