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Figure P1.10 shows a frustum of a cone. Match each of theexpressions(a) π(r1+r2)[h2+(r2r1)2]1/2, π(r1+r2)[h2+(r2r1)2]1/2(b) and(c) πh(r12+r1r2+r22)/3 with the quantity it describes: (d) the total circumference of the flat circular faces, (e) the volume, or (f) the area of the curved surface.

The matches are given by:

(a) and (f)

(b) and (c)

(c) and (e)

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Step by Step Solution

Step 1: A concept and analysis of the given data

The analysis of a relationship between different physical quantities by using the units of measurements and dimensions is called dimensional analysis. It is used to examine the correctness of an equation.

The formula of a circumference is C = 2πr, and its dimension is L.

The formula of a volume is V=πr2h3, and its dimension is L3.

The formula of an area is A=πr(r+h2+r2), and its dimension is L2.

Step 2: Find the dimensions of equation (a)

The given equation is π(r1+r2)[h2+(r2r1)2]1/2.

In the above formula, π has no dimension.

The dimensionsof r1, r2, and h is L

Replace for r1, r2, and h in the above equation to get its dimension.

Dimension=(L+L)[L2+(LL)2]1/2=L(L2)1/2=L(L)=L2.

Hence, the dimension of equation (a) is equal to the dimension of the area of the curved surface.

Step 3: Find the dimensions of equation (b)

The equation given is 2π(r1+r2).

In the above formula, π has no dimension.

The dimensionsof r1, r2, and h is L.

Replace L. for r1 , and r2 in the above equation to get its dimension.

Dimenstion = (L + L)=L.

Hence, the dimension of equation (b) is equal to the dimension of the circumference of the flat circular base.

Step 4: Find the dimensions of equation (c)

πh(r12+r1r2+r22)/3Consider the given equation as shown below.

In the above formula, π has no dimension.

The dimensionsof r1, r2, and h is L

Replace for ,r1 r2, and h in the above equation to get its dimension.

Dimension=L(L2+LL+L2)=L(L2)=L3.

Hence, the dimension of the equation (c) is equal to the dimension of the volume.

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