document.write( "Question 922426: The larger sphere is of radius 8cm and is a metal. It is melted down and made into spheres of radius 2 cm. Smaller spheres are of radius 2 cm. How many of the smaller spheres can be made from the larger sphere? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #559554 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! The larger sphere is of radius 8cm and is a metal. It is melted down and made into spheres of radius 2 cm. Smaller spheres are of radius 2 cm. How many of the smaller spheres can be made from the larger sphere? \n" ); document.write( "------------ \n" ); document.write( "You can calculate the 2 volumes and divide to get 64 2\" spheres. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "Or, use the fact that volume is a function of the cube of the radius. \n" ); document.write( "Vol = k*r^3 (k is a constant) \n" ); document.write( "8 = 4*2 --> 4^3 = 64 2\" spheres. \n" ); document.write( " |