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One-Question Math Exams: Calculus

August 31, 2016

A one-question calculus exam: describe mathematically as many differently shaped 1-liter vases as you can.

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Calculus: "Your boss at the vase company wants to create lots of differently shaped vases holding 1 liter each. Describe mathematically as many such vases as you can." [three solids of revolution]

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Math Culture › Testing & AssessmentMath Culture › Open-Ended ProblemsCalculus › Volume › Solids of RevolutionCalculus › Integrals › Applications
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Calculus
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