Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A right circular cylinder has a fixed volume of 500 cm3500\text{ cm}^3. As the cylinder is reshaped, its radius rr increases at 0.20 cm/s0.20\text{ cm/s} while the height adjusts so that the volume remains constant. The surface area of the cylinder is S=2πrh+2πr2S = 2\pi r h + 2\pi r^2. Determine the value of rr (in cm) at which the surface area is momentarily stationary (neither increasing nor decreasing). Express your answer in exact form.

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