Cone of Maximum Volume (Calculus: Optimization)

For a 2D sector used to construct a 3D cone, what central angle of the sector maximizes the volume of the cone?

 

talljerome

 
Resource Type
Activity
Tags
calculus  circle  cone  differential-calculus  extremum-problems  geometry  solids 
Target Group (Age)
3 – 19+
Language
English
 
 
 
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