Question

Each CD is approximately 4.72 inches in circumference and 0.05 inches in depth. There are 15 CDs in the stack. Use the Cavalieri's Principle to find the surface area of the stack of CDs

Answer 1

SA = 7.08 in²

Explanation:

We can use the following method to solve the given problem

SA = 2B + LA

Where LA

LA = 4.72* 0.05* 15= 3.54

And

C = 2πr

Where

C = 4.72in

π = 3.14

Substituting, we have

4.72 = 2*3.14*r

Making r the subject of formula

r = 0.75in

Solve for the area of CD

A = πr²

Substituting the values we have

A = 3.14 *(0.75)²

A= 1.77 in²

Solving for surface area of the stack

SA = 2(1.77) + 3.54

SA = 7.08 in²