Suppose a sphere, cylinder, and cone all share the same radius. 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)

cylinder = sphere – cone cylinder = sphere – cone cone = cylinder – sphere cone = cylinder – sphere cone = sphere – cylinder cone = sphere – cylinder sphere = cylinder + cone

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To determine the relationship between the volumes of the sphere, cylinder, and cone, let's first calculate the volumes of each shape using the given dimensions.

  1. Volume of the Sphere (V_s): \[ V_s = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 \]

  2. Volume of the Cylinder (V_c): The cylinder has a radius \( r \) and a height of \( 2r \). \[ V_c = \pi r^2 h = \pi r^2 (2r) = 2\pi r^3 \]

  3. Volume of the Cone (V_co): The cone also has a radius \( r \) and a height of \( 2r \). \[ V_co = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 (2r) = \frac{2}{3} \pi r^3 \]

Now, let's summarize the volumes:

  • Sphere: \( V_s = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 \)
  • Cylinder: \( V_c = 2 \pi r^3 \)
  • Cone: \( V_co = \frac{2}{3} \pi r^3 \)

Now we'll compute relationships between these volumes.

  1. Cylinder vs. Sphere and Cone:
    • \( V_c = 2\pi r^3 \)
    • \( V_s - V_co = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 - \frac{2}{3} \pi r^3 = \frac{2}{3} \pi r^3 \) (which is equal to \( V_co \))

Thus, \[ V_c = V_s - V_co \]

  1. Cone vs. Cylinder and Sphere:
    • \( V_co = \frac{2}{3} \pi r^3 \)
    • \( V_c - V_s = 2\pi r^3 - \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 = \frac{6}{3} \pi r^3 - \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 = \frac{2}{3} \pi r^3 \) (which is equal to \( V_co \))

So, \[ V_co = V_c - V_s \]

  1. Sphere vs. Cylinder and Cone:
    • \( V_s = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 \)
    • \( V_c + V_co = 2\pi r^3 + \frac{2}{3} \pi r^3 \)
    • Converting \( 2\pi r^3 \) into thirds gives \( \frac{6}{3} \pi r^3 \): \[ V_c + V_co = \frac{6}{3} \pi r^3 + \frac{2}{3} \pi r^3 = \frac{6 + 2}{3} \pi r^3 = \frac{8}{3} \pi r^3 \]

This means: \[ V_s < V_c + V_co \quad (since V_s = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 \text{ and } V_c + V_co = \frac{8}{3} \pi r^3) \]

Based on the calculations above, the only relation that holds true is:

\[ \text{Cylinder} = \text{Sphere} - \text{Cone} \]

Therefore, the correct option is: cylinder = sphere – cone.