Lateral surface area of a cylinder is

2 π r^{2}

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2 π r h^{2}

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2 π r h

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Solution

The correct option is D $2 π r h$
Area of lateral surface of cylinder $=$ Curved surface of cylinder
Curved surface of cylinder $=$ Circumference of circular base $\times$ height
Therefore, lateral surface area of a cylinder $= 2 π r h$

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