21. Optimization A right triangle has legs of length h and r, and a hypotenuse of length 4 (see figure). It is revolved about the leg of length h to sweep out a right circular cone. What values of h and r maximize the volume of the cone? (Volume of a cone = ar'h/3.) h

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21. Optimization A right triangle has legs of length h and r, and a
hypotenuse of length 4 (see figure). It is revolved about the leg
of length h to sweep out a right circular cone. What values of h
and r maximize the volume of the cone? (Volume of a
cone = ar'h/3.)
h
Transcribed Image Text:21. Optimization A right triangle has legs of length h and r, and a hypotenuse of length 4 (see figure). It is revolved about the leg of length h to sweep out a right circular cone. What values of h and r maximize the volume of the cone? (Volume of a cone = ar'h/3.) h
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