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If the volume of a spherical ball is increasing at the rate of 4π cc/sec then the rate of increase of its radius in cm/sec, when the volume is 288π cc is 
MathematicsApplication of DerivativesJEE MainJEE Main 2014 (19 Apr Online)
Options:
  • A 1 9
  • B 1 6
  • C 1 2 4
  • D 1 3 6
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The correct answer is: 1 3 6

Volume of sphere of radius r is V=43πr3

Given V=288π cc

288π=43πr3

r3=288×34=216

r=6 cm.

Again, V=43πr3

Differentiate w.r.t. 't'

dVdt=4πr2drdt

Put the given values, to get

4π=4π×62×drdt

drdt=136 cm/sec.

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