The curved surface area of a right circular cone is 20π cm2. If its radius is 4 cm, then find the volume of the cone.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 16 π cm3.
The curved surface area (CSA) of a cone = πrl
here, r = radius, and l = slant height
Now,
⇒ 20π = π × 4 × l
⇒ l = 5 cm
Now,
In a right circular cone,
⇒ l2 = r2 + h2
⇒ 52 = 42 + h2
⇒ h2 = 25 - 16
⇒ h2 = 9
⇒ h = 3
Now,
The volume of a cone(V) = 1/3πr2h
here, h = height of the cone
⇒ V = 1/3 × π × 42 × 3
⇒ V = 16π cm3