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Paulo Serrano
Sep7-09, 03:18 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
I need the ratio like in the image below
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/4015/foiessa.jpg
I guess as a function of D.

2. Relevant equations
Volume of a cylinder: pi*r^2*h
Area: 2*pi*r*(h+r)


3. The attempt at a solution

No clue.

Integral
Sep7-09, 04:08 PM
You have expressions for the area and volume, you are told to compute the ratio

\frac {Volume} {Area}

What is your problem?

Arshad_Physic
Sep8-09, 01:27 AM
The area of a cylinder, as far as I remember, is: 2*pi*r*h +(2*pi*r^2)

Arshad_Physic
Sep8-09, 01:30 AM
Now find the the volume, and divide that by area.

V= d^2*pi*h

A= (2*pi*d*h) + (2pi*d^2)

And now write V/A = (d^2*pi*h)/[(2*pi*d*h) + (2pi*d^2)]

I hope I am right, and that it helps! :)

Integral
Sep8-09, 02:37 AM
That is a good start. Now do some simplification.

Paulo Serrano
Sep8-09, 04:17 PM
d isn't the radius though.