
Maximizing Volume Using Calculus

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10th - 12th Grade
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Lucas Foster
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the initial method used to estimate the size of x to maximize volume?
Using a formula
Graphical inspection
Algebraic calculation
Trial and error
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the teacher decide to multiply the expression before taking the derivative?
To make it look more complex
To change the variables
To eliminate constants
To avoid using the product rule
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the derivative of the volume function used to find?
The minimum volume
The average volume
The maximum volume
The critical points
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which mathematical tool was used to solve for the critical points of the derivative?
Substitution
Quadratic formula
Factorization
Graphical method
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was x = 12.74 not a valid solution for the critical point?
It resulted in zero volume
It was not a real number
It was a negative value
It was outside the domain of interest
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a negative second derivative indicate about the function at a critical point?
The function is concave upwards
The function is concave downwards
The function has no concavity
The function is linear
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of a concave downward shape in the context of this problem?
It indicates a local maximum
It indicates no critical point
It indicates a point of inflection
It indicates a local minimum
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