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Cones, Cylinders, and Spheres

Similarities

  • All three shapes are round.

  • They have curved surfaces.

  • They all have a center point, called the “axis.”

Differences

  • Cylinders have two circular faces, while cones have one circular face and one pointed end, and spheres have no faces or edges.

  • Cylinders and cones have a flat base, while spheres do not.

  • Spheres have the same radius from the center to any point on the surface, while cylinders and cones do not.

  • Cylinders and cones have a flat top, while spheres do not.

  • Cylinders and cones have a specific height, while spheres do not.

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