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Content
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Introduction
Section A
Section B
Conclusion
Page number
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Question
Introduction
in the
Section A
Task 1
Materials: 8.5 x 11 in. white paper, 8.5 x 11 in. coloured paper, Tape, Popcorn, Plate,
Cup, Ruler
1. Take the white paper and roll it up along the longest side to form a baseless
cylinder that is tall and narrow. Do not overlap the sides. Tape along the edges,
Measure the dimensions with a ruler and record your data below on the cylinder.
Label
it
cylinder A.
2. Take the coloured paper and roll it up along the shorter side to form a baseless
cylinder that is short and stout. Do not overlap the sides. Tape along the edge.
Measure the height and diameter with a ruler and record your data below and on the
cylinder. Label it Cylinder B.
Task 2
Dimension
Height
Diameter
Radius
Cylinder A
11
2.7
1.35
Cylinder B
8.5
3.5
1.75
2.
Do you think the two cylinders will hold the same amount?
Do you think one will hold more than the other? Which one? Why?
I dont think the two cylinders will hold the same amount.
I think Cylinder B will hold more than Cylinder A because it has a larger base area.
3. Place Cylinder B on the paper plate with Cylinder A inside it. Use your sup to pour
popcorn into Cylinder A until it is full. Carefully, lift Cylinder A so that the popcorn
falls into Cylinder B. Describe what happened. Is Cylinder B full, not full, or
overflowing?
4.
a) Was your prediction correct? How do you know?
b) If your prediction was incorrect, describe what actually happened.
My prediction was correct because Cylinder B can hold more popcorn then Cylinder
A.
5.
a) State the formula for finding the volume of a cylinder.
b) Calculate the volume of Cylinder A?
c) Calculate the volume of Cylinder B?
d) Explain why the cylinders do or do not hold the same amount. Use the formula for
the volume of a cylinder to guide your explanation.
a)
The volume of cylinder is calculated by multiplying the base area and the height of
the cylinder.
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b) Volume of Cylinder A
=
=
=
c) Volume of Cylinder B
=
=
=
d)
The volume of the cylinder is different because the volume of a cylinder is affected more by
its radius and not its height.
The radius is squared whereas the height is not, therefore the radius affects the volume of a
cylinder more.
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6.
Which measurement impacts the volume more: the radius or the height? Work
through the example below to help you answer the questions.
Assume that you have a cylinder with a radius 3 inches and a height of 10 inches.
Increase the radius by 1 inch and determine the new volume. Then using the original
radius, increase the height by 1 inch and determine the new volume.
Cylinder
Original
Increased radius
Increased height
Radius
3
4
3
Height
10
10
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Volume
282.86
502.86
311.14
What increased dimension had a larger impact on the volume of the cylinder? Why do
you think this is true?
Volume of original cylinder =
=
=
=
=
=
=
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The increase in radius of a cylinder has a larger impact on the volume of the cylinder
compared to the increase in the height of a cylinder because the radius is squared.
Section B
If you were buying popcorn at the movie theatre and wanted the most popcorn, what
type of container would you look for?
You are given
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1. Cone
The problem is to choose the shape with the largest volume which has a surface area
of
The strategy is to calculate the maximum volume of a cone with surface area of
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ii. Cube
The problem is to choose the shape with the largest volume which has a surface area
of
The strategy is to calculate the maximum volume of a cube with surface area of
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The problem is to choose the shape with the largest volume which has a surface area
of
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iv. Hemisphere
The problem is to choose the shape with the largest volume which has a surface area
of
The strategy is to calculate the maximum volume of a hemisphere with surface area of
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If I am buying popcorn at the movie theatre and want the most popcorn, I will
look for the hemisphere container because it can hold the most popcorn. I will benefit
from this because I pay less to get more popcorn.
If I am a consumer buying a container, I will but the hemisphere-shaped
container because it had the largest volume and can hold more. Considering that it
uses the same amount of material but can hold the most amounts, it is more worth it
because I am able to store more things with it,
If I am a popcorn seller, I will look for the cube container to sell popcorns.
This is because I will be able to sell more popcorn and earn more profit because I will
need to fill each container with less popcorn compare to the other two containers.
If I am the producer, I will choose to produce the hemisphere container
because I need less material to produce a container with a larger volume. This is
helpful because when I use less material to produce containers with large volume, I
can produce more containers which has the same volume, but still larger than the
other containers made with the same amount of materials. I will be able to earn more
profit.
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Conclusion
In Section A, it is proven that a cylinder with a larger radius will have a larger
volume than a cylinder which has a larger height. This means that a cylinder with a
larger diameter will hold more than a cylinder that is taller, given that they have the
same surface area, excluding the two ends.
In Section B, it is proven that a hemisphere shaped container will have the
largest volume compared to a cube shaped and a square-based pyramid shaped
container, given that they have the same surface area, excluding an open end. With a
surface area of
,
a cone shaped container has a volume of
volume of
volume of
is the hemisphere shaped container because it has the largest volume compared to
other containers with the same surface area. However, for a popcorn seller the best
container is the cube shaped container because it has the least volume and will be able
to sell more.
From this project, I learned to apply and adapt a variety of problem solving
strategies to solve routine and non-routine problems. I was able to solve the problems
using mathematical strategies and also formulas. This project also increased my
interest and confidence as well as enhances the acquisition of mathematical
knowledge and skills that are useful for career and future undertakings. I also realize
that mathematics is an important and powerful tool in solving real-life problems and
at the same time help me to develop a positive attitude towards mathematics. I was
also able to use ICT and technology appropriately and properly because I was able to
finish this project with the help of computer. I am also trained to appreciate the
intrinsic values of mathematics and to become more creative and innovative by
finding more than one solution towards a problem. Last but not least, this project
helped me to realize the importance and beauty of mathematics because now I have an
insight of how wonderful mathematics can be when used appropriately.
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