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Derivation of Formula for Lateral Area of Frustum of a Right Circular Cone
The lateral area of frustum of a right circular cone is given by the formula
where
R = radius of the lower base
r = radius of the upper base
L = length of lateral side
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66 - 68 Maxima and minima: Pyramid inscribed in a sphere and Indian tepee
Problem 66
Find the largest right pyramid with a square base that can be inscribed in a sphere of radius a.
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64 - 65 Maxima and minima: cone inscribed in a sphere and cone circumscribed about a sphere
Problem 64
A sphere is cut to the shape of a circular cone. How much of the material can be saved? (See Problem 63)
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62 - 63 Maxima and minima: cylinder inscribed in a cone and cone inscribed in a sphere
Problem 62
Inscribe a circular cylinder of maximum convex surface area in a given circular cone.
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58 - 59 Maxima and minima: cylinder surmounted by hemisphere and cylinder surmounted by cone
Problem 58
For the silo of Problem 57, find the most economical proportions, if the floor is twice as expensive as the walls, per unit area, and the roof is three times as expensive as the walls, per unit area.
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