Geometry
Class 9-10

Volume of Cylinder

V=πr2hV = \pi r^2 h
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V = πr²h

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Height h
h =
120

Volume equals base area times height. Circular cross-section extended through height.

Real-World Applications

Water tanks — Cylindrical tank capacity.

Cans — Food and beverage can volumes.

Pipes — Water flow capacity calculations.

Engine cylinders — Displacement volume.

Silos — Grain storage capacity.

Oil drums — Standard 200-liter barrel design.

Candles — Wax volume for burning time estimation.

Test tubes — Reagent volumes in labs.

Rolling pins — Dough displacement.

Hydraulic cylinders — Fluid volume for force calculations.

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