Rate related problem with irregular cone and and time delay

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The discussion focuses on calculating the rate of change of water height in an irregular cone-shaped glass with a top diameter of 10 cm, a bottom diameter of 6 cm, and a height of 20 cm, being filled at a rate of 50 cm³/min. The volume formula used is V = 1/3(π)r²h, but the user is confused due to the irregular shape and the time delay aspect of the problem. The user is advised to consider the volume change with respect to height and to apply the formula V = 1/3(π)(R²H - r²h) to account for the varying radius.

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A water glass (10 cm diameter at the top, 6 cm diameter at the bottom, 20 cm in height) is being filled at a rate of 50 cm^3/min. Find the rate of change of the height of the water after 5 seconds.

V=1/3(3.14) r^2h

I'm a little unsure how to approach this problem for two reasons. A) The glass is not a 'proper' cone shape(it has a 'flat' bottom of 6cm), in the problems I have been solving dealing with cones there has been only one radius to deal with. B) The problem is asking for the rate of change after a period of time. In most problems I have been asked to solve for some variable in the equation( ie ...find the rate of change after a certain height has been reached in the container)

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
 
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Update: So I've been looking at my rates of change according to height (at 1 cm, 2 cm, 3 cm ect) and I'd be able to solve it if the cone didn't have a 6 cm diameter. I am still unsure how to tackle this issue.
 
Update: Still a little unsure how to resolve the time issue of this problem however I believe I would use the formula V=1/3(3.14)(R^2H-r^2h) to solve for my irregular cone. Am I on the right track?
 

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