Question: A sector with central angle is cut from a circle of radius 12 inches (see figure), and the edges of the sector are brought

A sector with central angle θ is cut from a circle of radius 12 inches (see figure), and the edges of the sector are brought together to form a cone. Find the magnitude of θ such that the volume of the cone is a maximum.

12 in. 12 in.

12 in. 12 in.

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