Pappus's Centroid Theorem
In mathematics, physics, and logic, Pappus' centroid theorem (also known as the Guldinus theorem, Pappus–Guldinus theorem or Pappus' theorem) is either of two related theorems dealing with the surface areas and volumes of surfaces and solids of revolution.
The theorem is attributed to Pappus of Alexandria and Paul Guldin.
Read more about Pappus's Centroid Theorem: The First Theorem, The Second Theorem
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