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Also Known As Francesco Bonaventura Cavalieri
Born 1598 • Milan • Italy
Died November 30, 1647 (aged 49) • Bologna • Italy
Subjects Of Study method of indivisibles

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Two geometric solids of equal height are shown side by side, each sliced horizontally at the same levels. Corresponding cross sections are highlighted and connected by arrows, illustrating Cavalieri's principle that solids with equal heights and equal cross-sectional areas at every level have equal volumes.
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