2006-08-15 13:56:13 · 2 answers · asked by rosey 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
THE HOPPER COMES TO 1 FOOT SQUARE OPENING AT THE BOTTOM FOR MATERIAL TO FLOW OUT.
2006-08-15 14:12:53 · update #1
First find the volume of a pyramid formed by extending the sides of the hopper until they meet at an apex. Then find the volume of the pyramid formed just from the hopper opening up to the apex. Subtract the small pyramid from the large pyramid and the remainder is the volume you want. To visualize this, imagine starting out with the large pyramid and slicing away a portion equal to the small pyramid the shape that is left is the same shape as the truncated pyramid; i.e., the hopper.
2006-08-15 14:17:49 · answer #1 · answered by cdf-rom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is some missing info. Does the hopper come to a point at the bottom or is it cut off with an opening at the bottom. Look for the volume of a 4-sided pyramid and that will solve it.
2006-08-15 14:08:11 · answer #2 · answered by Tony T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋