Calculus, 10th Edition (Anton)

by Anton, Howard

Published by Wiley

ISBN 10: 0-47064-772-8

ISBN 13: 978-0-47064-772-1

Chapter 5 - Applications Of The Definite Integral In Geometry, Science, And Engineering - 5.2 Volumes By Slicing; Disks And Washers - Exercises Set 5.2 - Page 363: 21

Answer

False.

Work Step by Step

False, these cross sections are not exactly the same size, so $S$ may also have the form of a pyramid with a square base.

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