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Some cones are mathematically similar. Two of the cones have radii in the ratio 2:3. Write down the ratio of their masses.

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Answer:

8:27.

Explanation:

The ratio of their masses will be equal to the ratio of their volumes, assuming they are both of the same uniform density.

So it will be 2^3:3^3

= 8:27.

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