Sketch in Cylindrical Coordinates for z=6

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Homework Statement



In cylindrical coordinates, sketch the surface defined by z=6

The hand drawn sketch shown in the answer I have appears to be a rectangular or square plane at z=6

Should the plane be square/rectangular or should it be circular?

To illustrate, the blue plane in the diagram linked-to below is the z-coordinate;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Cylindrical_coordinate_surfaces.gif

Thank you.

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ZedCar said:
Should the plane be square/rectangular or should it be circular?

Infinite! :smile:
 
tiny-tim said:
Infinite! :smile:

Ah, yes of course.

Thanks tiny-tim.
 
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