Find the number of solid spheres, each of diameter 6 cm, that can be made by melting a solid metal cylinder of height 12 cm and diameter 6 cm.

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  4. 2

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Option 2 : 3
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Given

Cylinder dimensions: Height = 12 cm, Diameter = 6 cm

Sphere diameter: 6 cm

Concept: Volume calculation and comparison.

Calculation:

Cylinder volume = πr2h = π3212 = 108π cm3

Sphere volume = 4/3πr3 = 4/3π33 = 36π cm3

Number of spheres = Cylinder volume/Sphere volume

108π/36π = 3

Hence, 3 solid spheres can be made.

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