Answer: Step 1
Find the scale factor
we know that
If the two cylinders are similar
then
The ratio between the circumference of the larger cylinder to the circumference of the smaller cylinder is equal to the scale factor
Step 2
Find the lateral area of the smaller cylinder
we know that
If the two cylinders are similar
then
The ratio between the lateral area of the larger cylinder to the lateral area of the smaller cylinder is equal to the scale factor squared
Let
x--------> the lateral area of the larger cylinder
y-------> the lateral area of the smaller cylinder
z--------> the scale factor
In this problem we have
substitute in the formula and solve for y
therefore
the answer is
33.6π mm2
The correct option is Option D: the lateral area of the smaller cylinder is 84π mm².
The lateral area of the cylinder is the area of the curved surface which can be calculated by the formula given below
lateral area of the cylinder= 2πrl
where r is the radius of the cylinder and l is the length of the cylinder.
Here given that the two cylinders are similar.
The larger cylinder has base of circumference = 60π mm
As we know the circumference of base of cylinder= 2πR
⇒60π= 2πr
⇒2πR= 60π
Given the lateral area of the larger cylinder is 210π mm²
From above formula, it is clear that the lateral area of the cylinder= 2πrl
⇒ 210π = 2πrl
⇒2πRl= 210π
⇒60πl= 210π (as from above it is derived that 2πr= 60π)
⇒l= 210π/ 60π= 7/2
⇒l= 3.5 mm
the smaller cylinder has base of circumference = 24π mm
⇒ 2πr= 24π mm
then the lateral area of the smaller cylinder is= 2πrl= 24π*3.5= 84π mm²
Therefore the correct option is Option D: the lateral area of the smaller cylinder is 84π mm².
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