Intermediate Geometry : Cylinders

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Example Questions

Example Question #31 : How To Find The Volume Of A Cylinder

Find the volume of the figure.

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Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 562020.12

\displaystyle 485320.28

\displaystyle 450000.12

\displaystyle 494800.84

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 494800.84

Explanation:

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In order to find the volume of the figure, we will first need to find the volume of both cylinders.

Recall how to find the volume of the cylinder:

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Cylinder}=\pi\times\text{radius}^2\times\text{height}

Now, use the given radius and height to find the volume of the larger cylinder.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Larger Cylinder}=\pi\times 50^2 \times 75=187500\pi

Next, use the given radius and height to find the volume of the smaller cylinder.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Smaller Cylinder}=\pi\times 20^2 \times 75=30000\pi

Subtract the volume of the smaller cylinder from the volume of the larger one to find the volume of the figure.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Figure}=187500\pi-30000\pi=157500\pi=494800.84

Make sure to round to \displaystyle 2 places after the decimal.

Example Question #52 : Cylinders

Find the volume of the figure.

12

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 16025.36

\displaystyle 15833.63

\displaystyle 14582.73

\displaystyle 18552.20

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 15833.63

Explanation:

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In order to find the volume of the figure, we will first need to find the volume of both cylinders.

Recall how to find the volume of the cylinder:

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Cylinder}=\pi\times\text{radius}^2\times\text{height}

Now, use the given radius and height to find the volume of the larger cylinder.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Larger Cylinder}=\pi\times 16^2 \times 20=5120\pi

Next, use the given radius and height to find the volume of the smaller cylinder.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Smaller Cylinder}=\pi\times 2^2 \times 20=80\pi

Subtract the volume of the smaller cylinder from the volume of the larger one to find the volume of the figure.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Figure}=5120\pi-80\pi=5040\pi=15833.63

Make sure to round to \displaystyle 2 places after the decimal.

Example Question #53 : Cylinders

A cylinder is cut in half and placed on top of a rectangular prism as shown by the figure below.

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Find the volume of the figure.

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 4490.97

\displaystyle 4242.68

\displaystyle 4412.15

\displaystyle 4509.20

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 4490.97

Explanation:

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In order to find the volume of the figure, we will first need to find the volumes of the rectangular prism and the half cylinder.

From the figure, you should notice that the length of the prism is also the diameter of the half cylinder. Thus, half the length of the prism will also be the radius of the half cylinder. Also, notice that the width of the prism will be the height of the cylinder.

For the given cylinder then, find the radius.

\displaystyle \text{radius}=\frac{\text{length}}{2}=\frac{12}{2}=6

Then, recall how to find the volume of a cylinder:

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Cylinder}=\pi r^2 h, where \displaystyle r is the radius and \displaystyle h is the height.

Divide the volume by \displaystyle 2 to find the volume of the half cylinder.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Half Cylinder}=\frac{\pi r^2 h}{2}

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Half Cylinder}=\frac{\pi (6)^2(20)}{2}=360\pi

Next, recall how to find the volume of a rectangular prism.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Rectangular Prism}=\text{length}\times\text{width}\times\text{height}

Plug in the given values to find the volume of the rectangular prism.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Rectangular Prism}=(12)(20)(14)=3360

To find the volume of the figure, add the volume of the half cylinder and the volume of the rectangular prism together.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Figure}=\text{Volume of Half Cylinder}+\text{Volume of Rectangular Prism}

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Figure}=360\pi+3360=4490.97

Remember to round to \displaystyle 2 places after the decimal.

Example Question #54 : Cylinders

A cylinder is cut in half and placed on top of a rectangular prism as shown by the figure below.

7

Find the volume of the figure.

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 86.60

\displaystyle 88.21

\displaystyle 85.55

\displaystyle 87.74

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 87.74

Explanation:

13

In order to find the volume of the figure, we will first need to find the volumes of the rectangular prism and the half cylinder.

From the figure, you should notice that the length of the prism is also the diameter of the half cylinder. Thus, half the length of the prism will also be the radius of the half cylinder. Also, notice that the width of the prism will be the height of the cylinder.

For the given cylinder then, find the radius.

\displaystyle \text{radius}=\frac{\text{length}}{2}=\frac{3}{2}

Then, recall how to find the volume of a cylinder:

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Cylinder}=\pi r^2 h, where \displaystyle r is the radius and \displaystyle h is the height.

Divide the volume by \displaystyle 2 to find the volume of the half cylinder.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Half Cylinder}=\frac{\pi r^2 h}{2}

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Half Cylinder}=\frac{\pi (\frac{3}{2})^2(7)}{2}=\frac{63}{8}\pi

Next, recall how to find the volume of a rectangular prism.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Rectangular Prism}=\text{length}\times\text{width}\times\text{height}

Plug in the given values to find the volume of the rectangular prism.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Rectangular Prism}=(3)(7)(3)=63

To find the volume of the figure, add the volume of the half cylinder and the volume of the rectangular prism together.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Figure}=\text{Volume of Half Cylinder}+\text{Volume of Rectangular Prism}

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Figure}=\frac{63}{8}\pi+63=87.74

Remember to round to \displaystyle 2 places after the decimal.

Example Question #31 : How To Find The Volume Of A Cylinder

A cylinder is cut in half and placed on top of a rectangular prism as shown by the figure below.

8

Find the volume of the figure.

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 2088.69

\displaystyle 2014.56

\displaystyle 2097.13

\displaystyle 2141.64

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 2097.13

Explanation:

13

In order to find the volume of the figure, we will first need to find the volumes of the rectangular prism and the half cylinder.

From the figure, you should notice that the length of the prism is also the diameter of the half cylinder. Thus, half the length of the prism will also be the radius of the half cylinder. Also, notice that the width of the prism will be the height of the cylinder.

For the given cylinder then, find the radius.

\displaystyle \text{radius}=\frac{\text{length}}{2}=\frac{9}{2}

Then, recall how to find the volume of a cylinder:

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Cylinder}=\pi r^2 h, where \displaystyle r is the radius and \displaystyle h is the height.

Divide the volume by \displaystyle 2 to find the volume of the half cylinder.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Half Cylinder}=\frac{\pi r^2 h}{2}

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Half Cylinder}=\frac{\pi (\frac{9}{2})^2(15)}{2}=\frac{1215}{8}\pi

Next, recall how to find the volume of a rectangular prism.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Rectangular Prism}=\text{length}\times\text{width}\times\text{height}

Plug in the given values to find the volume of the rectangular prism.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Rectangular Prism}=(9)(15)(12)=1620

To find the volume of the figure, add the volume of the half cylinder and the volume of the rectangular prism together.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Figure}=\text{Volume of Half Cylinder}+\text{Volume of Rectangular Prism}

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Figure}=\frac{1215}{8}\pi+1620=2097.13

Remember to round to \displaystyle 2 places after the decimal. 

Example Question #56 : Cylinders

A cylinder is cut in half and placed on top of a rectangular prism as shown by the figure below.

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Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 2288.23

\displaystyle 2678.92

\displaystyle 2109.59

\displaystyle 2389.55

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 2288.23

Explanation:

13

In order to find the volume of the figure, we will first need to find the volumes of the rectangular prism and the half cylinder.

From the figure, you should notice that the length of the prism is also the diameter of the half cylinder. Thus, half the length of the prism will also be the radius of the half cylinder. Also, notice that the width of the prism will be the height of the cylinder.

For the given cylinder then, find the radius.

\displaystyle \text{radius}=\frac{\text{length}}{2}=\frac{12}{2}=6

Then, recall how to find the volume of a cylinder:

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Cylinder}=\pi r^2 h, where \displaystyle r is the radius and \displaystyle h is the height.

Divide the volume by \displaystyle 2 to find the volume of the half cylinder.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Half Cylinder}=\frac{\pi r^2 h}{2}

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Half Cylinder}=\frac{\pi (6)^2(15)}{2}=270\pi

Next, recall how to find the volume of a rectangular prism.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Rectangular Prism}=\text{length}\times\text{width}\times\text{height}

Plug in the given values to find the volume of the rectangular prism.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Rectangular Prism}=(12)(15)(8)=1440

To find the volume of the figure, add the volume of the half cylinder and the volume of the rectangular prism together.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Figure}=\text{Volume of Half Cylinder}+\text{Volume of Rectangular Prism}

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Figure}=270\pi+1440=2288.23

Remember to round to \displaystyle 2 places after the decimal.

Example Question #57 : Cylinders

A cylinder is cut in half and placed on top of a rectangular prism as shown by the figure below.

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Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 2241.20

\displaystyle 2444.09

\displaystyle 2590.15

\displaystyle 2385.40

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 2385.40

Explanation:

13

In order to find the volume of the figure, we will first need to find the volumes of the rectangular prism and the half cylinder.

From the figure, you should notice that the length of the prism is also the diameter of the half cylinder. Thus, half the length of the prism will also be the radius of the half cylinder. Also, notice that the width of the prism will be the height of the cylinder.

For the given cylinder then, find the radius.

\displaystyle \text{radius}=\frac{\text{length}}{2}=\frac{10}{2}=5

Then, recall how to find the volume of a cylinder:

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Cylinder}=\pi r^2 h, where \displaystyle r is the radius and \displaystyle h is the height.

Divide the volume by \displaystyle 2 to find the volume of the half cylinder.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Half Cylinder}=\frac{\pi r^2 h}{2}

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Half Cylinder}=\frac{\pi (5)^2(20)}{2}=250\pi

Next, recall how to find the volume of a rectangular prism.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Rectangular Prism}=\text{length}\times\text{width}\times\text{height}

Plug in the given values to find the volume of the rectangular prism.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Rectangular Prism}=(10)(20)(8)=1600

To find the volume of the figure, add the volume of the half cylinder and the volume of the rectangular prism together.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Figure}=\text{Volume of Half Cylinder}+\text{Volume of Rectangular Prism}

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Figure}=250\pi+1600=2385.40

Remember to round to \displaystyle 2 places after the decimal.

Example Question #58 : Cylinders

A cylinder is cut in half and placed on top of a rectangular prism as shown by the figure below.

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Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 4449.12

\displaystyle 4443.22

\displaystyle 4333.71

\displaystyle 4902.56

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 4443.22

Explanation:

13

In order to find the volume of the figure, we will first need to find the volumes of the rectangular prism and the half cylinder.

From the figure, you should notice that the length of the prism is also the diameter of the half cylinder. Thus, half the length of the prism will also be the radius of the half cylinder. Also, notice that the width of the prism will be the height of the cylinder.

For the given cylinder then, find the radius.

\displaystyle \text{radius}=\frac{\text{length}}{2}=\frac{13}{2}

Then, recall how to find the volume of a cylinder:

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Cylinder}=\pi r^2 h, where \displaystyle r is the radius and \displaystyle h is the height.

Divide the volume by \displaystyle 2 to find the volume of the half cylinder.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Half Cylinder}=\frac{\pi r^2 h}{2}

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Half Cylinder}=\frac{\pi (\frac{13}{2})^2(17)}{2}=\frac{2873}{8}\pi

Next, recall how to find the volume of a rectangular prism.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Rectangular Prism}=\text{length}\times\text{width}\times\text{height}

Plug in the given values to find the volume of the rectangular prism.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Rectangular Prism}=(13)(17)(15)=3315

To find the volume of the figure, add the volume of the half cylinder and the volume of the rectangular prism together.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Figure}=\text{Volume of Half Cylinder}+\text{Volume of Rectangular Prism}

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Figure}=\frac{2873}{8}\pi+3315=4443.22

Remember to round to \displaystyle 2 places after the decimal.

Example Question #59 : Cylinders

A cylinder is cut in half and placed on top of a rectangular prism as shown by the figure below.

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Find the volume of the figure.

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 32.56

\displaystyle 34.09

\displaystyle 31.11

\displaystyle 33.93

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 33.93

Explanation:

13

In order to find the volume of the figure, we will first need to find the volumes of the rectangular prism and the half cylinder.

From the figure, you should notice that the length of the prism is also the diameter of the half cylinder. Thus, half the length of the prism will also be the radius of the half cylinder. Also, notice that the width of the prism will be the height of the cylinder.

For the given cylinder then, find the radius.

\displaystyle \text{radius}=\frac{\text{length}}{2}=\frac{1}{2}

Then, recall how to find the volume of a cylinder:

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Cylinder}=\pi r^2 h, where \displaystyle r is the radius and \displaystyle h is the height.

Divide the volume by \displaystyle 2 to find the volume of the half cylinder.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Half Cylinder}=\frac{\pi r^2 h}{2}

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Half Cylinder}=\frac{\pi (\frac{1}{2})^2(10)}{2}=\frac{5}{4}\pi

Next, recall how to find the volume of a rectangular prism.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Rectangular Prism}=\text{length}\times\text{width}\times\text{height}

Plug in the given values to find the volume of the rectangular prism.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Rectangular Prism}=(1)(10)(3)=30

To find the volume of the figure, add the volume of the half cylinder and the volume of the rectangular prism together.

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Figure}=\text{Volume of Half Cylinder}+\text{Volume of Rectangular Prism}

\displaystyle \text{Volume of Figure}=\frac{5}{4}\pi+30=33.93

Remember to round to \displaystyle 2 places after the decimal.

Example Question #60 : Cylinders

Inscribed

The above diagram shows a sphere inscribed inside a cylinder.

The sphere has a volume of 100. Give the volume of the cylinder.

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 125

\displaystyle 116\frac{1}{6}

\displaystyle 133\frac{1}{3}

\displaystyle 120

\displaystyle 150

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 150

Explanation:

Let \displaystyle r be the radius of the sphere. Then the radius of the base of the cylinder is also \displaystyle r, and the height of the cylinder is \displaystyle h = 2r.

The volume of the cylinder is

\displaystyle V_{1} = \pi r^{2} h,

which, after substituting, is

\displaystyle V _{1} = \pi r^{2} (2r)

\displaystyle V_{1} =2 \cdot \pi r^{2}\cdot r

\displaystyle V_{1} =2 \pi r^{3}

The volume of the sphere is 

\displaystyle V_{2} = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^{3}

Therefore, the ratio of the former to the latter is

\displaystyle \frac{V_{1} }{V_{2}}=\frac{ 2 \pi r^{3}}{\frac{4}{3}\pi r^{3}}

\displaystyle \frac{V_{1} }{V_{2}}=\frac{ 2 }{\frac{4}{3} } = 2 \cdot \frac{3}{4} = \frac{3}{2}

and 

\displaystyle V_{1} = \frac{3}{2}V_{2}

That is, the volume of the cylinder is \displaystyle \frac{3}{2} times that of the sphere, so the volume of the cylinder is

\displaystyle V_{1} = \frac{3}{2} \cdot 100 = 150.

 

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