Calculating Volume of a Solid by Subtracting Volumes of Basic Shapes

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Please solve this problem

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mathlearn said:
Please solve this problem

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Good evening and welcome to MHB! :D

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Thank you super Sonic

So far

I calculated the volume of the cyclinder by taking "a" as the radius π(pie)a^2h

and I calculated the volume of the hemisphere (4/3πr^3)

and that was so far
 
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Okay, using your formulas, we have the volume of a cylinder having radius $a$ as:

\(\displaystyle V_C=\pi a^2h\)

And the volume of a hemisphere of radius $a$ as:

\(\displaystyle V_H=\frac{2}{3}\pi a^3\)

Now, in order to find the volume of the given solid, we need to take the volume of the cylinder and remove (subtract) the volume of the hemisphere:

\(\displaystyle V_S=V_C-V_H\)

So, plug in for $V_C$ and $V_H$, then factor...what do you get?
 

FAQ: Calculating Volume of a Solid by Subtracting Volumes of Basic Shapes

What is a cylinder?

A cylinder is a three-dimensional shape with a circular base and straight, parallel sides. It is similar to a can or a pipe.

How do you find the volume of a cylinder?

The formula for finding the volume of a cylinder is V = πr²h, where r is the radius of the circular base and h is the height of the cylinder.

What is the unit of measurement for volume?

The unit of measurement for volume is typically cubic units, such as cubic meters or cubic centimeters.

Can you find the volume of a cylinder if you only know the height?

Yes, you can find the volume of a cylinder if you know the height and the radius of the circular base. The formula for finding the volume is V = πr²h.

How is the volume of a cylinder related to its height and radius?

The volume of a cylinder is directly proportional to both its height and radius. This means that if either the height or radius increases, the volume will also increase.

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