When a rectangle is rotated around an axis that bisects it (either the axis along its length or its width), it forms a cylindrical shape. This is because each point on the rectangle traces out a circular path in 3D space as it rotates around the axis, resulting in a cylinder.
So, the correct answer is:
- **cylinder**
What shape is formed when a rectangle is rotated around an axis bisecting it?
What shape is formed when a rectangle is rotated around an axis bisecting it?
triangular prism
rectangular prism
cylinder
cone
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