Linear and volume scales of similar pots

Linear and volume scales of similar pots

Secondary 2
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Two cylindrical plant pots are geometrically similar. Their heights are \(6\) cm and \(18\) cm. The larger pot has base diameter \(9\) cm.

  1. Find the smaller base diameter.[2]
  2. Find volume of smaller : volume of larger in the form \(1:n\).[2]

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Answer:(a) \(3\) cm (b) \(1:27\).

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