MHT CET202310 May 2023Morning ShiftMathematicsApplication of DerivativesActual
An open metallic tank is to be constructed, with a square base and vertical sides, having volume 500 cubic meter. Then the dimensions of the tank, for minimum area of the sheet metal used in its construction, are
Options
- A5 ~m , 5 ~m , 10 ~m
- B10 ~m , 10 ~m , 5 ~m
- C2 ~m , 2 ~m , 8 ~m
- D15 ~m , 15 ~m , 5 ~m
Correct answer
B. 10 ~m , 10 ~m , 5 ~m
Step-by-step solution
Let the length, breadth and depth of open tank be x, x and y respectively. Volume ( V )=x^2 y 500=x^2 y ... (i) Total surface area of open tank is given by S =x^2+4 x y ... (ii) From (i), y= 500 x^2 From (ii), S =x^2+4 x 500 x^2 =x^2+ 2000 x Differentiating w.r.t. x , we get dS d x =2 x- 2000 x^2 For minimum area, dS d x =0 aligned & 2 x- 2000 x^2 =0 & 2000=2 x^3 & x^3=1000 aligned aligned & x=10 ~m & d ^2 ~S ~d x^2 =2+ 4000 x^3 & ( d ^2 ~S ~d x^2 )_ x=10 >0 aligned S is minimum when x=10 ~m and y=5 ~m ...[From (i)