Frustum of a Cone

Author:Himachal Pradesh Board
10th Himachal Pradesh Board
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Frustum of a Cone: Overview

In this topic, we will learn about a solid, which is a part of a right circular cone when a plane parallel to the base of the cone cuts it. Such solid is called a frustum.

Important Questions on Frustum of a Cone

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Derive the formula for the volume of the frustum of a cone, using the symbols as explained.

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Derive the formula for the curved surface area and total surface area of the frustum of a cone, using the symbols as explained.

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A metallic right circular cone 20 cm height and whose vertical angle is 60o is cut into two parts at the middle of its height by a plane parallel to its base. If the frustum so obtained be drawn into a wire of diameter 116 cm, find the length of the wire.

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A container, opened from the top and made up of a metal sheet, is in the form of a frustum of a cone of height 16 cm with radii of its lower and upper ends as 8 cm and 20 cm, respectively. Find the cost of the milk which can completely fill the container, at the rate of 20 per litre. Also find the cost of metal sheet used to make the container, if it costs 8 per 100 cm2. (Take π=3.14)

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A Fez, cap used by the Turks, is shaped like the frustum of a cone. If its radius on the open side is 10 cm, radius at the upper base is 4 cm and its slant height is 15 cm find the area of material used for making it.
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The slant height of a frustum of a cone is 4 cm and the perimeters (circumference) of its circular ends are 18 cm and 6 cm. Find the curved surface area of the frustum.

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 A drinking glass is in the shape of a frustum of a cone of height 14 cm. The diameters of its two circular ends are 4 cm and 2 cm. Find the capacity of the glass.