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doublek1229
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The problem states: The trough in the figure is to be made to the dimensions shown. Only the angle theta can be varied. What value of theta will maximize the troughs volume?
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/5963/24ni3.jpg (There is an image of the problem)
I know the height in terms of theta is h/1 = h
So the cross sectional area is
1/2(h)(1)sin(theta) = 1/2 cos(theta)sin(theta)
This is as far as I have gotten. I don't even know if this is right. Please help!
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/5963/24ni3.jpg (There is an image of the problem)
I know the height in terms of theta is h/1 = h
So the cross sectional area is
1/2(h)(1)sin(theta) = 1/2 cos(theta)sin(theta)
This is as far as I have gotten. I don't even know if this is right. Please help!
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