Find the ratio of the curved surfaces of two cylinders of same heights if their radii are in the ratio 1:2.
Correct answer: A. 1:2
- A. 1:2
- B. 2:1
- C. 1:4
- D. 4:1
Explanation
The curved surface area of a cylinder is 2πrh. Since the heights are equal, 2πh is common to both cylinders, so their curved surface areas have the same ratio as their radii: 1:2. The likely wrong choice is 1:4, which applies the square relationship used for areas of circles rather than cylindrical curved surfaces.
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