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volume of cones
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The volume \( V \) of a cone can be calculated using the formula:
\[
V = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h
\]
where:
- \( r \) is the radius of the base of the cone,
- \( h \) is the height of the cone,
- \( \pi \) is a mathematical constant approximately equal to 3.14159.
In this formula, the \( \frac{1}{3} \) factor accounts for the fact that a cone occupies one-third the volume of a cylinder with the same base and height.
### Example Calculation
If you have a cone with a radius of 3 units and a height of 5 units, the volume would be calculated as follows:
\[
V = \frac{1}{3} \pi (3^2) (5) = \frac{1}{3} \pi (9) (5) = \frac{45}{3} \pi = 15\pi \approx 47.12 \text{ cubic units}
\]
Feel free to ask if you need more specific examples or clarifications!
\[
V = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h
\]
where:
- \( r \) is the radius of the base of the cone,
- \( h \) is the height of the cone,
- \( \pi \) is a mathematical constant approximately equal to 3.14159.
In this formula, the \( \frac{1}{3} \) factor accounts for the fact that a cone occupies one-third the volume of a cylinder with the same base and height.
### Example Calculation
If you have a cone with a radius of 3 units and a height of 5 units, the volume would be calculated as follows:
\[
V = \frac{1}{3} \pi (3^2) (5) = \frac{1}{3} \pi (9) (5) = \frac{45}{3} \pi = 15\pi \approx 47.12 \text{ cubic units}
\]
Feel free to ask if you need more specific examples or clarifications!