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A solid sphere is cut into 4 equal wedges the volume of each wedge is v=1/3r3 solve the volume for r

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Answer:

r = (3V/π)^1/3

Explanation:

Given that :

Volume of a sphere = V = 4/3πr³

Dividing into 4

4/3 * 1/4 πr³ = 4/12πr³ = 1/3πr³

V = 1/3πr³

Cross multiply

3V = πr³

Divide both sides by π

3V/ π = πr³/ π

3V/ π = r³

Take the cube root of both sides

r = (3V/π)^1/3

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