A solid is formed by adjoining two hemispheres to the ends of a right circular cylinder. The total volume of the solid is 23 cm". Find the radius, r, of the cylinder that produces the minimum surface area. Round your answer to two decimal places.

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A solid is formed by adjoining two hemispheres to the ends of a right circular cylinder.
The total volume of the solid is 23 cm. Find the radius, r, of the cylinder that produces
the minimum surface area. Round your answer to two decimal places.
a.r= 1.76 cm
b. r* 2.30 cm
c.r* 2.34 cm
d. r* 2.10 cm
e.r* 3.12 cm
Transcribed Image Text:A solid is formed by adjoining two hemispheres to the ends of a right circular cylinder. The total volume of the solid is 23 cm. Find the radius, r, of the cylinder that produces the minimum surface area. Round your answer to two decimal places. a.r= 1.76 cm b. r* 2.30 cm c.r* 2.34 cm d. r* 2.10 cm e.r* 3.12 cm
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