Question
Class 12MathematicsApplication of Derivatives

Show that the right circular cylinder of given surface and maximum volume is such that its height is equal to the diameter of the base.     

Verified Answer

Let r and h be the radius and height of the cylinder respectively. 

Then, the surface area (S) of the cylinder is given by, 

(-∞, -1), (–1, 1), (1, ∞)

Let V be the volume of the cylinder. Then 

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