A right circular cone is divided by a plane parallel to its base in two equal volumes.  In what ratio the plane divides the axis 

Asked by tultuldutta58 | 7th Jan, 2018, 09:54: PM

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begin mathsize 16px style CD equals straight r AB equals straight R OC equals straight h OA equals straight H end style
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Answered by Arun | 9th Jan, 2018, 12:35: PM

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