A right triangle has legs of length h and r and a hypotenuse of length 6. It is revolved about the leg of length h to sweep out a right circular cone. What values of h and r will maximize the volume of the cone?

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A right triangle has legs of length h and r and a hypotenuse of length 6. It is revolved about the
leg of length h to sweep out a right circular cone. What values of h and r will maximize the
volume of the cone?
Transcribed Image Text:A right triangle has legs of length h and r and a hypotenuse of length 6. It is revolved about the leg of length h to sweep out a right circular cone. What values of h and r will maximize the volume of the cone?
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