How to Use the General Slicing Method to Find the Volume of a Tetrahedron?

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The discussion focuses on using the general slicing method to calculate the volume of a tetrahedron with edges measuring 3 units. The general slicing method involves integrating the area of cross-sections of the tetrahedron to derive its volume. The problem is common in geometry and can be approached by understanding the properties of tetrahedrons and applying calculus techniques. A suggested resource for further assistance is a specific online guide that provides detailed explanations and examples.

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This is a homework problem, but, my professor is OK with me getting help as long as I don't solely get answers without guidance.
I am unsure how to start this, I don't really understand it I suppose...
Anyway, here is the problem.

Use the general slicing method to find the volume of the tetrahedron (pyramid with four triangular faces), all of whos edges have length of 3.

Any help would be appreciated!:)
 
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alane1994 said:
This is a homework problem, but, my professor is OK with me getting help as long as I don't solely get answers without guidance.
I am unsure how to start this, I don't really understand it I suppose...
Anyway, here is the problem.

Use the general slicing method to find the volume of the tetrahedron (pyramid with four triangular faces), all of whos edges have length of 3.

Any help would be appreciated!:)

This question is asked regularly all over the inetubes, you need only Google for all the help you need.

One of the first hits is >>this<<

CB
 

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