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1. Ellipsoid Of Revolution

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   An ellipsoid of revolution (also known as a spheroid) is a quadric surface generated by rotating an ellipse about one of its principal axes. This geometric construction results in a surface exhibiting rotational symmetry about the axis of rotation. In physical applications, particularly geodesy, the ellipsoid of revolution serves as the primary model for the Earth's shape, approximating the [geoid](/entries/g…