Math Problem Statement

The formula V = 1/3 BH can be used to find the volume of a cone. Solve the formula for h.

Solution

The problem asks to solve for hh in the formula for the volume of a cone:

V=13BhV = \frac{1}{3} B h

Where:

  • VV is the volume of the cone,
  • BB is the area of the base (which is usually B=πr2B = \pi r^2 for a circular base),
  • hh is the height of the cone.

To solve for hh:

  1. Start with the given formula: V=13BhV = \frac{1}{3} B h

  2. Multiply both sides by 3 to eliminate the fraction: 3V=Bh3V = B h

  3. Finally, divide both sides by BB to isolate hh: h=3VBh = \frac{3V}{B}

So the height hh in terms of the volume VV and base area BB is: h=3VBh = \frac{3V}{B}

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Related questions:

  1. How do you calculate the base area BB of a cone with a circular base?
  2. What happens to the height if the volume of the cone is doubled?
  3. How can you calculate the volume of a cone given the radius and height?
  4. If you know the slant height of a cone, how can you find its vertical height?
  5. How does changing the radius affect the volume of the cone?

Tip:

Remember that for cones with circular bases, the base area B=πr2B = \pi r^2, where rr is the radius of the base.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Algebra

Formulas

V = 1/3 Bh
h = 3V/B

Theorems

Volume calculation for cones

Suitable Grade Level

Middle School/High School