Suppose a sphere, cylinder, and cone all share the same radius and the cylinder and cone also share the same height, which is twice the radius. Which of the following is true about the relationship between the volume formulas for the sphere, cylinder, and cone?(1 point) Responses 1 cylinder = 2 cones + 1 sphere 1 cylinder = 2 cones + 1 sphere sphere - cone = cylinder sphere - cone = cylinder 3 cones = 1 cylinder 3 cones = 1 cylinder sphere = cylinder + cone

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To find the correct relationship between the volumes of the sphere, cylinder, and cone, we need to calculate the volume of each shape based on the given conditions.

  1. Sphere: The volume \( V_s \) of a sphere with radius \( r \) is given by: \[ V_s = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 \]

  2. Cylinder: The volume \( V_c \) of a cylinder with radius \( r \) and height \( h \) is given by: \[ V_c = \pi r^2 h \] Given that the height \( h \) is twice the radius \( r \), we have \( h = 2r \): \[ V_c = \pi r^2 (2r) = 2\pi r^3 \]

  3. Cone: The volume \( V_{cone} \) of a cone with radius \( r \) and height \( h \) is given by: \[ V_{cone} = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h \] Again, since the height \( h \) is \( 2r \): \[ V_{cone} = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 (2r) = \frac{2}{3} \pi r^3 \]

Now we have:

  • Volume of the sphere: \( V_s = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 \)
  • Volume of the cylinder: \( V_c = 2\pi r^3 \)
  • Volume of the cone: \( V_{cone} = \frac{2}{3} \pi r^3 \)

Next, let’s evaluate the relationships given:

  1. Check: \( 1 \text{ cylinder} = 2 \text{ cones} + 1 \text{ sphere} \) \[ V_c = 2V_{cone} + V_s \] Substitute: \[ 2 \left(\frac{2}{3} \pi r^3\right) + \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 + \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 = \frac{8}{3} \pi r^3 , (\text{which is } \neq 2 \pi r^3) \]

  2. Check: \( 1 \text{ cylinder} = 2 \text{ cones} + 1 \text{ sphere} \)

    • NOT true (from above check).
  3. Check: \( \text{sphere} - \text{cone} = \text{cylinder} \) \[ V_s - V_{cone} = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 - \frac{2}{3} \pi r^3 = \frac{2}{3} \pi r^3 , (\text{meaning this } \text{is NOT equal to } 2 \pi r^3) \]

  4. Check: \( \text{sphere} - \text{cone} = \text{cylinder} \) - NOT true (as calculated).

  5. Check: \( 3 \text{ cones} = 1 \text{ cylinder} \) \[ 3V_{cone} = 3 \left(\frac{2}{3} \pi r^3\right) = 2 \pi r^3 = V_c , (\text{This is true}) \]

  6. Check: \( 1 \text{ cylinder} = 3 \text{ cones} \) - True.

  7. Check: \( \text{sphere} = \text{cylinder} + \text{cone} \) \[ V_s = V_c + V_{cone} = 2\pi r^3 + \frac{2}{3} \pi r^3 = \frac{6}{3} \pi r^3 + \frac{2}{3} \pi r^3 = \frac{8}{3} \pi r^3 , (\text{shown false}) \]

Based on the calculations, the correct relationship is: \[ \textbf{3 cones} = 1 \text{ cylinder} \]