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Problem Description (Question 54):

A cone-shaped drinking cup is made from a circular piece of paper of radius $R$ by cutting out a sector and joining the edges $CA$ and $CB$, as shown in the figure. You are required to find the maximum capacity (volume) of the cone constructed in this manner.

Solution:

1. Geometry and Setup:

   • The original circle has radius $R$ and circumference $2\pi R$.
   • After cutting out a sector of angle $\theta$, the remaining arc length (denoted as $l$) becomes the base circumference of the cone: $l = (2\pi R) \left( \frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \right).$
   • The slant height of the cone remains equal to the radius of the circle, $R$.
   • The base radius of the cone is denoted as $r$, and the height as $h$.

2. Relation between $r$ and $\theta$: The base circumference of the cone is: $2\pi r = \text{Remaining arc length} = 2\pi R \cdot \frac{\theta}{360^\circ}.$ Simplifying: $r = R \cdot \frac{\theta}{360^\circ}.$

3. Volume of the Cone: The volume $V$ of the cone is given by: $V = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h.$ Substituting $r = R \cdot \frac{\theta}{360^\circ}$ into $V$, and expressing $h$ using the Pythagorean theorem ($h^2 + r^2 = R^2$), we proceed to maximize $V$.

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Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

1. What is the formula for the slant height of a cone in terms of its base radius and height?
2. How does the angle $\theta$ affect the volume of the cone formed?
3. What is the relationship between surface area and volume of a cone?
4. Why is the arc length $l$ crucial for determining the cone's dimensions?
5. Can this problem be generalized for different shaped sectors?

Tip: When maximizing or minimizing functions, always express the variable of interest in terms of a single independent variable!