I need to know how to calculate the size of a silkworm's cocoon. It's an oval shape.
2006-10-18 13:46:37 · 4 answers · asked by kiwijuicepanda 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
actually its a cylinder with hemispheres on either end.
Volume cocoon = volume cylinder + volume sphere = Vc+Vs
Vc = pi x r^2 x length.
Vs = 4/3 pi x r^3
2006-10-18 14:19:26 · answer #1 · answered by davidosterberg1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assume the cocoon is an ellipse and find the volume by rotat[ng it around the x axis .
2006-10-18 14:05:18 · answer #2 · answered by sydney m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Length X width X pye (7/22)
this will give you the volume or size required.
2006-10-18 13:59:29 · answer #3 · answered by devilinme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Volume, use the water displacement; and use its dry weight to give you density.
2006-10-18 13:49:09 · answer #4 · answered by tranquilllity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋