Calculating Spiral Length in a Cone: Can You Help?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the length of a spiral along the surface of a cone with a diameter of 8 meters at the top and 10 meters at the base. The spiral makes 5 complete rotations, ascending 3.6 meters vertically with each rotation. To find the total length of the spiral, one must apply the formula for the length of a helix, incorporating the cone's dimensions and the vertical rise per rotation. The key parameters include the cone's diameters and the number of rotations.

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Hi everyone, I need some help ASAP please!

I have forgotten how to calculate the length of a spiral in a cone. I am really only interested in part of the cone from where the diameter is 8m to the base where it will be 10m in diameter.

in this part of the cone there will be 5 rotations each traveling 3.6m vertically up each time.

Thanks for your help!
 
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So your spiral is on the surface of the cone?
 

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