Calculating Volume of a Solid by Subtracting Volumes of Basic Shapes

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The discussion revolves around calculating the volume of a solid formed by subtracting the volume of a hemisphere from the volume of a cylinder. The scope includes mathematical reasoning and problem-solving related to volume calculations of basic geometric shapes.

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  • One participant requests help with a volume calculation problem but does not provide initial work or thoughts.
  • Another participant emphasizes the importance of showing progress in problem-solving to facilitate better assistance.
  • A participant shares their calculations for the volume of a cylinder and a hemisphere, using the formulas for each shape.
  • A later reply confirms the formulas for the volumes of the cylinder and hemisphere and suggests a method for finding the volume of the solid by subtracting the two volumes.

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Participants do not reach a consensus, as the initial request lacks sufficient detail for a complete resolution, and the discussion remains open-ended regarding the final volume calculation.

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Limitations include the absence of specific values for the radius and height, as well as the need for further steps to complete the volume calculation.

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mathlearn said:
Please solve this problem

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Good evening and welcome to MHB! :D

We ask that our users show their progress (work thus far or thoughts on how to begin) when posting questions. This way our helpers can see where you are stuck or may be going astray and will be able to post the best help possible without potentially making a suggestion which you have already tried, which would waste your time and that of the helper.

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Can you post what you have done so far?
 
Thank you super Sonic

So far

I calculated the volume of the cyclinder by taking "a" as the radius π(pie)a^2h

and I calculated the volume of the hemisphere (4/3πr^3)

and that was so far
 
Okay, using your formulas, we have the volume of a cylinder having radius $a$ as:

$$V_C=\pi a^2h$$

And the volume of a hemisphere of radius $a$ as:

$$V_H=\frac{2}{3}\pi a^3$$

Now, in order to find the volume of the given solid, we need to take the volume of the cylinder and remove (subtract) the volume of the hemisphere:

$$V_S=V_C-V_H$$

So, plug in for $V_C$ and $V_H$, then factor...what do you get?
 

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