The surface area of a cell in a honeycomb is Where h and s are positive constants

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The surface area of a cell in a honeycomb isWhere h and s are positive constants and θ is the angle at which the upper faces meet the altitude of the cell (see figure). Find the angle θ (π/6 ≤ θ ≤ π/2) that minimizes the surface area S.

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Calculus

ISBN: 9781285057095

10th Edition

Authors: Ron Larson, Bruce H. Edwards

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