JEE Main 2019MathematicsApplication of DerivativesHardMCQ

JEE Main 2019Application of Derivatives Question with Solution

JEE Main 2019 (09 Jan Shift 1)

Question

The maximum volume in cu.m of the right circular cone having slant height 3 m is:

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Correct answer
A23 π

Step-by-step explanation

Given l=3



r2+h2=l2=9

Volume, V=13πr2h

V=13π9-h2h=13π9h-h3

dvdh=13π9-3h2

dvdh=0h=3

d2Vdh2=13π-6h<0

at h=3 , cone has maximum volume

Vmax=13π93-33=23πcm3

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