Proving a volume of a cylinder

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The discussion revolves around proving a formula for the volume of a cylinder, specifically the relationship between the volume expressed as \( v = A^2 / (4\pi h) \) and the standard formula \( v = \pi r^2 h \). Participants are exploring the implications of the area of paper used in constructing the cylinder.

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  • Participants are attempting to manipulate the volume formula to express height in terms of area and radius. Questions arise regarding the definition of the area of the paper and its relation to the cylinder's volume. Some participants suggest finding an expression for the area in terms of the cylinder's dimensions.

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The discussion is active with various interpretations being explored. Some participants provide insights into the relationship between the area of the paper and the cylinder's dimensions, while others express preferences for different mathematical approaches. There is no explicit consensus on the method to prove the volume relationship.

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Participants are working within the constraints of a precalculus context, which influences the methods discussed. There is some ambiguity regarding the definition of the area of the paper and its application in the problem.

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1. Show that a volume of a clyinder equals to v= A^2 \ (4πh)
where h= height of the cylinder
A = area of a original paper


how would i prove this question?
could anyone please help
thank you

v= πr^2 h -------1
v=A^2 \ (4πh)-----2

i tried to make h da subject but i got 4v^2 = Ar^2 which it does work out
 
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What is the curved surface area of a cylinder ?
Is it the area of paper used ?
 
yes the area of the paper is used
 
Since this is in the precalculus forum, i won't refer to integrals. The regular expression for the volume of a cylinder is nr^2h. The area of the paper is A. Find an expression for A in terms of n, r and h, and simply square that and divide by 4nh to show that this equals the volume of the sylinder.
 
Just for the record, I prefer the integral form, much nicer and easier to understant I find.

~H
 
thank you for your help though
 
what is the meaning of "putting the 2 functions in the parathesis separated by the colon" ?? :bugeye: :bugeye:
 
what's the meaning of
"A = area of a original paper"

yOU skipped the most important part !?
by folding a paper to form a cylinder !? I assume..
A=2πrh
V=πrrh = 2πrh2πrh\4πh = AA\4πh

@.u
 

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