The radius of the base of a cylinder is decreasing at a rate of 9 millimeters per hour and the height of the cylinder is increasing at a rate of 2 millimeters per hour.At a certain instant, the base radius is 8 millimeters and the height is 3 millimeters.What is the rate of change of the surface area of the cylinder at that instant (in square millimeters per hour)?Choose 1 answer:(A) 310π(B) −310π(C) 155π(D) −155πThe surface of a cylinder with base radius r and height h is 2πrh+2πr2.
Q. The radius of the base of a cylinder is decreasing at a rate of 9 millimeters per hour and the height of the cylinder is increasing at a rate of 2 millimeters per hour.At a certain instant, the base radius is 8 millimeters and the height is 3 millimeters.What is the rate of change of the surface area of the cylinder at that instant (in square millimeters per hour)?Choose 1 answer:(A) 310π(B) −310π(C) 155π(D) −155πThe surface of a cylinder with base radius r and height h is 2πrh+2πr2.
Surface Area Formula Derivative: The formula for the surface area of a cylinder is S=2πrh+2πr2. We need to find the derivative of this formula with respect to time to find the rate of change of the surface area.
Rate of Change Variables: Let's denote the rate of change of the radius as dtdr=−9mm/h (since the radius is decreasing) and the rate of change of the height as dtdh=2mm/h (since the height is increasing).
Derivative Calculation: Now we take the derivative of the surface area with respect to time: dtdS=2π(dtd(rh))+2π(dtd(r2)).
Product Rule Application: Using the product rule for dtd(rh), we get dtd(rh)=r(dtdh)+h(dtdr).
Substitute Values: Substitute the values of r, h, rac{dr}{dt}, and rac{dh}{dt} into the equation: rac{d(rh)}{dt} = 8(2) + 3(-9).
Conclusion: Calculate dtdS: dtdS=−22π−288π=−310π mm2/h. The rate of change of the surface area of the cylinder at that instant is −310π square millimeters per hour, which corresponds to answer choice (B).
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