To calculate the volume of a water tower, we first need to determine its shape. Since the dimensions given (height and width) suggest a cylindrical water tower, we can use the volume formula for a cylinder:
\[ V = \pi r^2 h \]
Where:
- \( V \) is the volume,
- \( r \) is the radius,
- \( h \) is the height, and
- \( \pi \) is approximately 3.14.
- Determine the radius: Given the width of the water tower is 16 meters, the radius \( r \) would be half of the width.
\[ r = \frac{16}{2} = 8 \text{ meters} \]
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Use the height: The height \( h \) is given as 25 meters.
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Substitute the values into the volume formula:
\[ V = 3.14 \times (8)^2 \times 25 \] \[ V = 3.14 \times 64 \times 25 \] \[ V = 3.14 \times 1600 \] \[ V = 5024 \text{ cubic meters} \]
Thus, the volume of the water tower is 5,024 cubic meters.
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