SOLUTION: The formula for the surface area of a cylinder is given by S=2pir(r+h) where r is the radius of its base and h is its height.
Find the radius that gives the minimum surface area
Algebra.Com
Question 1191397: The formula for the surface area of a cylinder is given by S=2pir(r+h) where r is the radius of its base and h is its height.
Find the radius that gives the minimum surface area.
Answer by ikleyn(52776) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.
Take the zero radius.
RELATED QUESTIONS
the formula for the volume of a cylinder is V=pi r^2h, where V is the volume, r is the... (answered by rfer)
The surface area S and volume V for a can with a top and a bottom are given... (answered by Alan3354)
Could you assist me in solving a problem please? I can solve every problem in Chapter 2... (answered by josgarithmetic)
A formula for the total surface area of a cylinder is given as: T = 2(pi)r(h+r), where h... (answered by josmiceli)
The totel surface area of a cylinder og height H, and base radius R, is treble that of... (answered by Mathtut)
The area of a circle is defined as A(r) = pr2. The surface area of a cylinder is defined... (answered by JThomson)
The surface area of a cylinder varies jointly as its radius and height. If s=surface... (answered by stanbon)
The Volume of a right cylinder is given by the formula V = 1/3(pie)r^2h where r and h are (answered by Alan3354)
For the following exercise, determine the function described and then use it to answer... (answered by ankor@dixie-net.com)