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Designing a tin can 2011-03-31
From Tina:
A tin can is to have a given capacity. Find the ratio of the height to diameter if the amount of tin ( total surface area) is a minimum.
Answered by Penny Nom.
Minimizing the metal in a can 2000-05-02
From May Thin Zar Han:
A can is to be made to hold 1 L of oil. Find the dimensions that will minimize the cost of the metal to manufacture the can.
Answered by Harley Weston.
 
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