Question: (a) A wholesale manufacturer of canned corn wants a tin can (a right circular cylinder) that will have a volume of 54 cubic inches. As little tin as possible as possible is to be used in the construction of the can. Determine its height and diameter.
(b) Measure a can of corn from your local supermarket. Does its dimensions yield a minimum?
(c) Why do you think manufacturers choose not to use this type of design?