Question

what 3 dimensional shape will be created by spinning (rotating ) the rectangle below around the y axis? rectangular prism cylinder sphere cube

Explanation:

When a rectangle is rotated around an axis, the resulting 3 - D shape has circular cross - sections parallel to the base and straight parallel sides. A cylinder has these characteristics. A rectangular prism and cube are not formed by rotating a rectangle around an axis in this way, and a sphere is formed by rotating a semi - circle, not a rectangle.

Answer:

B. Cylinder