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If the area of a cross-section is 42cm2 and the length is 42cm, how do I gr trh volume of it?

If the area of a cross-section is 42cm2 and the length is 42cm, how do I gr trh volume-example-1
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The volume of a cylinder of any shape (not only the circular cylinder) can be calculated using the formula:


V=A\cdot L

Where A is the area of the cross-section, and L is the length (or height). Then, from the figure, we know that:


\begin{gathered} A=42\operatorname{cm}^2 \\ L=42\operatorname{cm} \end{gathered}

The volume of the figure is:


\begin{gathered} V=42\operatorname{cm}^2\cdot42\operatorname{cm} \\ \therefore V=1764\operatorname{cm}^3 \end{gathered}