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If a right circular cone, having maximum volume, is inscribed in a sphere of radius 3 cm, then the curved surface area (in cm2) of this cone is :
MathematicsApplication of DerivativesJEE MainJEE Main 2018 (15 Apr)
Options:
  • A 82π
  • B 62π
  • C 83π
  • D 63π
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The correct answer is: 83π

In AMC, AM=3sin2θ & MC=3cos2θ

V=13πr2h where, r is radius and h is height of cone

V=13π3sin2θ23+3cos2θ

(since, radius of cone =AM and height of cone =MC)

V=π36sin2θcos2θ2cos2θ sin2θ=2sinθcosθ & cos2θ=2cos2θ-1

=72πsin2θcos4θ

Differentiating both sides with respect to θ, we get

dvdθ=72π2sinθcos5θ-4sin3θcos3θ

For maximum value, dVdθ=0

72π2sinθcos5θ-4sin3θcos3θ=0tan2θ=12

Thus, volume is maximum when tanθ=12

Hence, curved surface area S=πrl

=πr3+3cos2θ2+(3sin2θ)2 l=r2+h2

=π3sin2θ36cos2θ=18π2sinθcos2θ

=36π13.23=24π3=83π

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