Answer to Question #148940 in Geometry for solid mensuration

Question #148940

15. What is the solid generated by rotating a right triangle about one of its legs as an axis?

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A right circular cone is the solid generated by rotating a right triangle about one of its legs as an axis.

Right circular cone

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