VOLUME OF RIGHT CIRCULAR CONE – MEANING & FORMULA
VOLUME OF RIGHT CIRCULAR CONE
MEANING OF RIGHT CIRCULAR CONE
A cone is a 3-dimensional figure which has two ends, at one end there is a circular plane(base) and the other end is pointed. When the axis of a cone meets the vertex and joins the midpoint of the circular plane(base) perpendicularly then it is known as the right circular cone.
PROPERTIES OF RIGHT CIRCULAR CONE
- A right circular cone is formed when a right-angled triangle is rotated about its perpendicular and the perpendicular becomes the axis of the cone.
- The axis of the right circular cone is perpendicular to its circular base. Due to this, the axis of the cone overlaps its height.
- When the vertex and any two points of the circular plane(base) are joined, an isosceles triangle is formed.
VOLUME AND FORMULA
The volume of a right circular cone is the maximum amount of space it can contain. In simple words, it is the capacity of the cone.
Volume of a cone = ⅓ rd volume of a cylinder.
Formula
Volume = ⅓ π r2h cubic units
= where r = radius of the circular base &
h = height of the cone.
Figure 2
As we know, the axis of the cone is perpendicular to the base, then
Therefore, by using the Pythagoras’s theorem we get,
l2=r2+h2
l = √r2+h2
This is the formula for finding the slant height of the cone. If we know any of the two parameters, we can easily find the third parameter using this formula.
DERIVATION OF VOLUME OF CONE
STEP 1
Take a cylindrical vessel and a conical flask of the same radius and height.
STEP 2
Fill the conical flask fully with water and pour this water into the cylindrical vessel. We will observe that the cylindrical vessel is not filled.
STEP 3
On repeating this process we will see that there is again some volume left in the cylinder.
STEP 4
When the same is done the third time we will observe that the cylindrical vessel is filled.
Figure 3
Hence, the volume of a cone = 1⁄3 volume of a cylinder.
Volume of cone = ⅓ π r2h cubic units
= where r = radius of the circular
base & h = height of the cone.
Solved Question
Q1 – If the height of the cone is 14 cm and the diameter is 18 cm. Find the volume of the cone.
Sol – radius(r) = Diameter/2
= 18/2 cm
= 9 cm
Volume of cone = ⅓ π r2h
= ⅓ *9*9*14*22/7
= 1188 cm3
Q2 – The slant height of the cone is 13 cm and the diameter is 10 cm. Find the volume of the
cone.
Figure 4
Sol – radius(r) = Diameter/2
= 10/2 cm
= 5 cm
We know that
l2=r2+h2( l= slant height)
132 = 52 + h2
h2 = 169 – 25
h = √144
h = 12 cm
Volume of cone = ⅓ π r2h
= ⅓ *5 *5 *12 *3.14 (π = 3.14)
= 314 cm3
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the frustum of the cone?
When the right circular cone is cut off by a plane that is parallel to its circular base, the figure formed between the circular base and the plane is called a frustum. For eg. – bucket.
Figure 5
Q2. What is the formula of the volume of a frustum of the cone?
Sol- Volume of frustum = ⅓ πh (r2 + rR + R2)
where, r = radius of the upper circular base, R = radius of the lower circular base and h =
height of the frustum.