First theorem of Pappus

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gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:mathematical_concept
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Pappus's_centroid_theorem
gptkbp:appliesTo plane curves
gptkbp:date 3rd century AD
gptkbp:describes surface area of revolution
gptkbp:field gptkb:geometry
gptkbp:formedBy gptkb:Pappus_of_Alexandria
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label First theorem of Pappus
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Second_theorem_of_Pappus
gptkbp:state The surface area generated by revolving a plane curve about an external axis equals the product of the length of the curve and the distance traveled by its centroid.
gptkbp:usedIn calculation of surface areas
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pappus's_theorem
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6