Math Problem Statement

the base radius and slant height of a conical vessel is 3 cm and 6 cm respectively. Find volume of sufficient water in the vessel such that a sphere of radius 1 cm is placed into it water just immerse it?

Solution

To solve this problem, let's break it down into the following steps:

Step 1: Calculate the volume of the sphere

The volume VsV_s of a sphere is given by the formula: Vs=43πr3V_s = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 where rr is the radius of the sphere.

Given:

  • Radius of the sphere, r=1r = 1 cm

Substituting the value: Vs=43π(1)3=43π cm3V_s = \frac{4}{3} \pi (1)^3 = \frac{4}{3} \pi \text{ cm}^3

Step 2: Calculate the volume of the conical vessel

The volume VcV_c of a cone is given by the formula: Vc=13πr2hV_c = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h where rr is the base radius and hh is the height of the cone.

Given:

  • Base radius of the cone, r=3r = 3 cm
  • Slant height of the cone, l=6l = 6 cm

First, we need to find the height hh of the cone using the Pythagorean theorem: h=l2r2=6232=369=27=33 cmh = \sqrt{l^2 - r^2} = \sqrt{6^2 - 3^2} = \sqrt{36 - 9} = \sqrt{27} = 3\sqrt{3} \text{ cm}

Now, substitute the values to calculate the volume of the cone: Vc=13π(3)2×33=13π×9×33=93π cm3V_c = \frac{1}{3} \pi (3)^2 \times 3\sqrt{3} = \frac{1}{3} \pi \times 9 \times 3\sqrt{3} = 9\sqrt{3} \pi \text{ cm}^3

Step 3: Calculate the volume of water displaced by the sphere

When the sphere is fully immersed in water, it will displace an amount of water equal to its volume. Therefore, the volume of water required in the conical vessel so that the sphere is just immersed should be: Vw=Vs=43π cm3V_w = V_s = \frac{4}{3} \pi \text{ cm}^3

This volume VwV_w is the amount of water that would be displaced by the sphere when it is fully submerged. Thus, the required volume of water in the conical vessel before the sphere is placed should be: Vwater=VcVsV_{\text{water}} = V_c - V_s

However, we are not subtracting from the full cone's volume but ensuring the sphere is just submerged. The cone needs to hold just enough water such that adding the sphere fills the vessel.

Final Answer:

The sufficient volume of water needed in the conical vessel is: Vwater=43π cm3V_{\text{water}} = \frac{4}{3} \pi \text{ cm}^3

This volume will ensure that the sphere is just immersed.

Would you like a more detailed explanation or have any other questions?


Here are 8 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How would the volume of the water change if the sphere's radius were doubled?
  2. What is the height of water level in the cone before the sphere is placed?
  3. How does the slant height of a cone affect its total volume?
  4. How do you calculate the height of a cone if only the slant height and radius are known?
  5. What happens to the water displacement if a hemisphere is submerged instead of a sphere?
  6. How would the solution change if the cone were inverted?
  7. What is the relationship between the radius of the sphere and the volume of displaced water?
  8. How would the problem change if the vessel were a cylinder instead of a cone?

Tip: Always double-check your geometric relationships when dealing with volumes in 3D shapes to avoid errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Volume calculation
Pythagorean theorem

Formulas

Volume of a sphere
Volume of a cone
Pythagorean theorem

Theorems

Pythagorean theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9