Truncated cone

Calculate the height of the rotating truncated cone with volume V = 1471 cm3 and a base radii r1 = 6.1 cm and r2 = 7.9 cm.

Correct answer:

h =  9.5 cm

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Math student
can u explain why you do (r2 + rxR + R2) in the first step

6 years ago  3 Likes
Dr Math
Fine math problem! Go ahead!

Kukoslav
but to prove formula, you need to know how to solve integral

Kukoslav
need to solve a cubic equation, as obtained above, to find rises in heights... integral





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