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  1. The right circular cone of largest volume that can be enclosed by a sphere of 1 m radius has a height of
    1. 1
      m
      3

    2. 2
      m
      3

    3. 2√2
      m
      3

    4. 4
      m
      3
Correct Option: D


Given R = 1, radins of sphere.
Let height of cone is H = h + R

Volume , V =
1
π × (√R² - h²)2(R + h)
3

for maximum value ,
dV
= 0
dh

d
1
(R² - h²)(R + h)
dh3

⇒ -2h(R + h) + (R² - h²) = 0
⇒ (R + h)(R - 3h) = 0
h = -R ,
R
3

Height of the come = R +
R
=
4R
33

=
4 × 1
m =
4
m
33



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