A cylindircal gas container is closed at the top and open at the botto...
V = πr
2h = constant. If k be the thickness of the sides then that of the top will be (5/4)k.
∴ S = (2πrh)k + (πr
2). (5/4)k
(‘S’ is vol. of material used)
When r
3 = 4V/5π or 5πr
3 = 4πr
2h.
∴ r/h = 5/4
View all questions of this test
A cylindircal gas container is closed at the top and open at the botto...
Let's assume the thickness of the plate forming the cylindrical sides of the gas container is 't' (in any unit), and the height of the cylinder is 'h' (in the same unit).
We are given that the iron plate on the top is 5/4 times thicker than the plate forming the cylindrical sides. Therefore, the thickness of the top plate is (5/4)t.
To find the ratio of the radius to the height of the cylinder using the minimum material for the same capacity, we need to minimize the surface area of the container while keeping the volume constant.
We know that the volume of a cylinder is given by the formula:
V = πr^2h
To keep the volume constant, we need to keep the value of V constant. Therefore, we can write:
πr^2h = constant
Let's calculate the surface area of the cylinder, which is the sum of the curved surface area and the top area.
1. Curved Surface Area:
The curved surface area of a cylinder is given by the formula:
CSA = 2πrh
2. Top Area:
The top area of the cylinder is the area of the circular iron plate, which is given by the formula:
A = πr^2
Now, let's calculate the total surface area (TSA) of the gas container by summing up the curved surface area and the top area:
TSA = CSA + A
= 2πrh + πr^2
= πr(2h + r)
To minimize the surface area, we need to minimize the function TSA = πr(2h + r) while keeping the volume constant.
Let's differentiate the TSA function with respect to 'r' and set it equal to zero to find the critical points:
d(TSA)/dr = 2πh + 2πr = 0
2πh + 2πr = 0
r = -h
Since 'r' cannot be negative, we discard this critical point.
Therefore, the critical points do not exist, which means that the minimum value of the surface area occurs at the endpoints of the interval.
Since we are looking for the minimum value, we need to consider the smallest possible value for 'r'. Since 'r' cannot be zero (as it would result in a flat plate), we consider the next smallest value, which is (5/4)t.
Therefore, the ratio of the radius to the height of the cylinder using the minimum material for the same capacity is:
(r/h) = [(5/4)t/h] = (5/4)
Simplifying this ratio, we get:
(r/h) = 5/4 = 4/5
Hence, the correct answer is option 'C' (4/5).
To make sure you are not studying endlessly, EduRev has designed JEE study material, with Structured Courses, Videos, & Test Series. Plus get personalized analysis, doubt solving and improvement plans to achieve a great score in JEE.