How to graph a Volume of Revolution with Autograph Software

 

When you're jazzing up calculus lessons on volumes of revolution, ditch the old-school board sketches!

For more about Autograph read my post: The Best Graphing Software for Your Math Classroom.

Instead, dive into the digital realm with this FREE graphing software. Let your students be wowed as they witness the magic of 3D shapes forming by rotating functions around a horizontal axis.


Flip on the "turtle" feature and prepare for some serious "oohs" and "aahs" as they're captivated by the mesmerizing animations and the stunning 3D creations that unfold before their eyes!


Check out this demonstration below:

You can download Autograph for free (for PCs only) here: https://completemaths.com/autograph


Note: Autograph will only rotate a function around a horizontal axis - it will not rotate around a vertical axis.

For more about Autograph read my post: The Best Graphing Software for Your Math Classroom.

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