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Question 2948: Hello, I could really use your help with this question.
What is the expression for the height of a cone in terms of its radius and volume?
Thanks, Amanda

Answer by khwang(438) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I think you mean a right circular cone.
From the formula of the volume, (A is the area of the base)
V = 1/3 A h = 1/3 pi r^2 * h

so, h = 3V/(pi r^2)
That's it.
Kenny