Volume of a Cone

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What is the formula for the volume of a cone?

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V = (1/3)πr²h

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If the radius of a cone is 10 inches and the height is 25 inches, what is the volume?

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2616.7 in³

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What does π (pi) represent in the volume formula?

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π is a mathematical constant approximately equal to 3.14, representing the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter.

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How do you calculate the volume of a cone with a diameter of 12 cm and a height of 8 cm?

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First, find the radius (r = diameter/2 = 6 cm). Then use the formula: V = (1/3)πr²h = (1/3)π(6)²(8) = 301.4 cm³.

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What is the relationship between the radius and diameter of a cone?

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The radius is half of the diameter (r = diameter/2).

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If a cone has a height of 6 inches and a radius of 5 inches, what is its volume?

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157 in³

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What units are used to measure the volume of a cone?

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Cubic units (e.g., in³, cm³, mm³).

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How do you round decimal answers to the nearest tenth?

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Look at the hundredths place; if it's 5 or more, round up the tenths place by one.

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What is the volume of a cone with a radius of 9 mm and a height of 35 mm?

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2967.3 mm³

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What is the significance of the factor (1/3) in the volume formula for a cone?

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It accounts for the fact that a cone occupies one-third the volume of a cylinder with the same base and height.

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