Precalculus (10th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Functions and Their Graphs - 2.6 Mathematical Models: Building Functions - 2.6 Assess Your Understanding - Page 110: 20

Answer

$\pi(R^2-\frac{h^2}{4})h.$

Work Step by Step

We know that the volume of the cylinder is $\pi r^2h$, where $h$ is the height, $r$ is the radius of the base. Also, the Pythagorean Theorem says that for a right triangle (if $z$ is the hypotenuse and $x,y$ are the other sides): $x^2+y^2=z^2$. Hence here: $r^2+(\frac{h}{2})^2=R^2\\r^2=R^2-\frac{h^2}{4}$ Therefore $V=\pi r^2h=\pi(R^2-\frac{h^2}{4})h.$
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