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square root of r^2+h^2

You are pretty much just using the pythag. therom but replacing a and b with radius and height.

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The slant height of a cone is the distance between the curved edge to the vertex at the top of the cone. It is used to calculate surface area.

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Put the cone on a flat surface. Lower a horizontal plane until it just touches the apex of the cone. Measure the distance between the flat surface and the plane.

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The answer will depend on what information you do have.

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you do 3.14*base*high. hope that help

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