A Cylindrical Container for Storing Radioactive Waste Is to Be

question 172

Multiple Choice

A cylindrical container for storing radioactive waste is to be constructed from lead and have a thickness of 6 in. (see the figure) . If the volume of the outside cylinder is to be , find the radius and the height of the inside cylinder that will result in a container of maximum storage capacity. Hint: Show that the storage capacity (inside volume) is given by

• A) r = ft.; h = 2 ft.
• B) r = ft.; h = 3 ft.
• C) r = ft.; h = 2 ft.
• D) r = ft.; h = 3 ft.

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