Derivation + minimum - math problems

Number of examples found: 10

Cone
Into rotating cone with dimensions r = 8 cm and h = 8 cm incribe cylinder with maximum volume so that the cylinder axis is perpendicular to the axis of the cone. Determine the dimensions of the cylinder.
Sphere in cone
A sphere of radius 3 cm desribe cone with minimum volume. Determine cone dimensions.
Minimum of sum
Find a positive number that the sum of the number and its inverted value was minimal.
Statue
On the pedestal high 4 m is statue 2.7 m high. At what distance from the statue must observer stand to see it in maximum viewing angle? Distance from the eye of the observer from the ground is 1.7 m.
Ladder
4 m long ladder touches the cube 1mx1m at the wall. How high reach on the wall?
Curve and line
The equation of a curve C is y=2x² -8x+9 and the equation of a line L is x+ y=3 (1) Find the x co-ordinates of the points of intersection of L and C. (2) Show that one of these points is also the stationary point of C?
Sphere and cone
Within the sphere of radius G = 33 cm inscribe cone with largest volume. What is that volume and what are the dimensions of the cone?
Paper box
Hard rectangular paper has dimensions of 60 cm and 28 cm. The corners are cut off equal squares and the residue was bent to form an open box. How long must be side of the squares to be the largest volume of the box?
Cylindrical container
An open-topped cylindrical container has a volume of V = 3140 cm³. Find the cylinder dimensions (radius of base r, height v) so that the least material is needed to form the container.
Secret treasure
Scouts have a tent in the shape of a regular quadrilateral pyramid with a side of the base 4 m and a height of 3 m. Determine the radius r (and height h) of the container so that they can hide the largest possible treasure.

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