Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A right circular cone has height 12 cm and base radius 6 cm. A cylinder is to be inscribed in the cone so that its base lies on the cone’s base and its top lies on the lateral surface. What height hh of the cylinder maximizes the cylinder’s volume? a) 8 cm8\text{ cm} b) 4 cm4\text{ cm} c) 6 cm6\text{ cm} d) 3 cm3\text{ cm}

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