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To calculate : The radius of the cone.
Answer to Problem 1PST
The radius of the cone would be
Explanation of Solution
Given information : A right circular cone has a height that is twice its base radius, and the lateral surface area is given as
Formula used : The lateral surface area of the cone is
Calculation : Calculate the slant height in terms of radius.
Now, using the given lateral surface area.
Plug the slant height, find the radius.
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