SOLUTION: A stone is thrown into a cylindrical water tank 2 feet in diameter, causing the water to rise 1.5 inches. What is the volume of the stone?
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Question 265711: A stone is thrown into a cylindrical water tank 2 feet in diameter, causing the water to rise 1.5 inches. What is the volume of the stone?
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A stone is thrown into a cylindrical water tank 2 feet in diameter, causing the water to rise 1.5 inches.
What is the volume of the stone?
:
Find the volume of a cylinder of water that is 1.5" high
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Let's deal in cubic inches here.
Change 2' diameter to 24"
radius = 12 inches
:
V =
V = 678.584 cu/inches, the volume of the stone
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