Volume of a cylinder and radius

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the calculation of the radius of a cylinder given its volume. Participants explore whether the volume should be converted from imperial fluid ounces to cubic inches for accurate calculations. The scope includes mathematical reasoning and unit conversion considerations.

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  • Mathematical reasoning, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants assert that the volume must be converted into cubic inches to calculate the radius in inches.
  • Others suggest using the volume units that are needed, indicating that one could either convert the volume to cubic inches or adjust the length units accordingly.
  • A later reply emphasizes the complications that arise from not using SI units, suggesting that dimensional analysis becomes problematic when non-standard units are used.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on whether the volume must be converted to cubic inches, indicating that the discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing perspectives.

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Limitations include potential misunderstandings regarding unit conversions and the implications of using different measurement systems, which have not been fully addressed in the discussion.

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Ok so i know the equation for the volume of a cylinder and the equation for calculating the radius. But when calculating the radius does the volume need to be converted into cubic inches or can it stay as imperial fluid ounces.
Thanks
 
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John997766 said:
Ok so i know the equation for the volume of a cylinder and the equation for calculating the radius. But when calculating the radius does the volume need to be converted into cubic inches or can it stay as imperial fluid ounces.
Thanks

It needs to be converted into cubic inches first if you want the radius in inches.
 
Use the volume units that are needed. Convert the length units to inch equivalents or convert the length units to their imperial fluid ounce unit.
Looking at what you described, you want a radius value, and you have the volume and cylinder length. Convert the volume into cubic inches! Now you have a formula for radius in inches. Your cylinder length should already be in inches.
 
John997766 said:
Ok so i know the equation for the volume of a cylinder and the equation for calculating the radius. But when calculating the radius does the volume need to be converted into cubic inches or can it stay as imperial fluid ounces.
Thanks
Sigh. See what happens when people do not use SI units! The dimensional analysis gets very complicated (and when people skip that part, the answer makes no sense).
 

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