Understanding the Volume of a Cone

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the volume of a cone using the formula V = 1/3 π r² H, where r is the radius and H is the height. It compares the volume of a cone to that of a cylinder, showing that a cone's volume is one-third of a cylinder's when both have the same radius and height. The tutorial provides a step-by-step calculation for a cone with a radius of 8 cm and a height of 18 cm, simplifying the process and verifying the result using a calculator. The exact volume is expressed in terms of π, and a decimal approximation is also provided.

What is the formula for the volume of a cone?

• V = 1/2 pi r^2 h

• V = 2/3 pi r^2 h

• V = 1/3 pi r^2 h

• V = pi r^2 h

How does the volume of a cone compare to the volume of a cylinder with the same base and height?

• The cone's volume is half of the cylinder's volume.

• The cone's volume is twice the cylinder's volume.

• The cone's volume is equal to the cylinder's volume.

• The cone's volume is one-third of the cylinder's volume.

What are the given dimensions of the cone in the example?

• Radius: 8 cm, Height: 18 cm

• Radius: 10 cm, Height: 20 cm

• Radius: 5 cm, Height: 15 cm

• Radius: 6 cm, Height: 12 cm

What is the first step in simplifying the volume formula for the cone?

• Add the radius and height.

• Divide the height by three.

• Square the radius.

• Multiply the radius by the height.

What is the unit of measurement for the volume of the cone?

• Square centimeters

• Cubic centimeters

• Meters

• Centimeters

What is the exact volume of the cone in terms of pi?

• 300 pi cubic centimeters

• 500 pi cubic centimeters

• 250 pi cubic centimeters

• 384 pi cubic centimeters

How do you access the pi key on the calculator used in the tutorial?

• Press alt, then the pi key.

• Press shift, then the pi key.

• Press second, then the exponent key.

• Press the pi button directly.

What is the approximate volume of the cone in decimal form?

• 1100.3 cubic centimeters

• 1500.2 cubic centimeters

• 1000.5 cubic centimeters

• 1206.4 cubic centimeters

What is the purpose of verifying the calculation with a calculator?

• To check for errors in the formula.

• To ensure the decimal approximation is correct.

• To find a different volume.

• To change the units of measurement.

What does the tutorial conclude about the volume of the cone?

• It is exactly 1000 cubic centimeters.

• It is approximately 1206.4 cubic centimeters.

• It is less than 1000 cubic centimeters.

• It is more than 1500 cubic centimeters.