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Using Cavalieri's Principle, what is the general formula for the volume of a cone?

Using Cavalieri's Principle, what is the general formula for the volume of a cone-example-1
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Answer:

The volume for a cone and pyramid are the same, V = 1/3 Bh where B is the area of the base.

Explanation:

So even though the base is a different shape, as long as the areas and heights are the same, they will have the same volume.

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