Saturday, November 12, 2011

Optimization probs?

The volume of a right circular cone of radius r and height h is V = 1/3*phi*r^2*h. The lateral surface area is S = phi*r*squareroot of (r^2+h^2). What is the minimal lateral surface of a cone with volume 100 in^3? Strong hint: Minimize the square of the lateral surface area to make the algebra easier.

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