What are a score or more facts and fascinating features relevant to the geometrical cone?

Answer 1

1 It's a 3 dimensional solid or hollow object

2 It has a circular base tapering upwards to its apex

3 Its name comes from the Greek word konos

4 Its apex is perpendicular to the centre of its base which is its height

5 It has a slant length extending from its circular edge to its apex

6 It has a volume which is 1/3*pi*radius2*height

7 It has a surface area which is (pi*radius2)+(pi*radius*slant length)

8 It can fit into a cylinder exactly 3 times

9 Its concentric circles are parallel

10 Its base contains all the properties of a circle

11 Its inner isosceles triangles are infinite

12 It can be used in conjunction with trigonometry

13 Its inner right angle triangles are infinite

14 It can be used in conjunction with Pythagoras' theorem

15 Its interior lines of symmetry are infinite

16 It can spin on its axis like a spinning top

17 It can be sliced into various geometrical shapes

18 It can be heard when constructed as a loud speaker

19 It and others can control the movement of traffic

20 It can be the container of ice cream

21 Its main claim to fame is that it's the fruit of conifer trees

22 It's the favourite head-dress of witches, wizards and dunces

23 It's prime time to say goodbye to King Cone