The figure here shows two right circular cones, one upside down inside the other. The two bases are parallel, and the vertex of the smaller cone lies at the center of the larger cone's base. What values of r and h will give the smaller cone the largest possible volume? 12' 6'

The figure here shows two right circular cones, one upside down inside the other. The two bases are parallel, and the vertex of the smaller cone lies at the center of the larger cone's base. What values of r and h will give the smaller cone the largest possible volume? 12' 6'

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids

Section9.3: Cylinders And Cones

Problem 40E: For a right circular cone, the dimensions are r=6 cm and h=8 cm. If the length of the radius is...

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The figure here shows two right circular cones, one upside down
inside the other. The two bases are parallel, and the vertex of the
smaller cone lies at the center of the larger cone's base. What values
of r and h will give the smaller cone the largest possible volume?
12'
6'

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