The legs of a right triangle measure 12 cm and 16 cm. Find out which cone has the greater total area: the one obtained by rotating the triangle around the first leg or the one obtained by rotating around the second leg.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
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ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts
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The legs of a right triangle measure 12 cm and 16 cm. Find out which cone has the greater total area: the one obtained by rotating the triangle around the first leg or the one obtained by rotating around the second leg.

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