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9 grade maths

If a liquid from a completely filled spherical container of inner radius r is poured into a cube shaped container, what would be the dimensions of the cube in terms of the radius of the sphere?
A. (sqrt[3]{36π})/3 r
B. r³
C. (4π r)/3
D. sqrt((4π r)/3)

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To solve this problem, let's determine the dimensions of the cube based on the volume of liquid transferred from the spherical container.

### Step 1: Volume of the sphere
The formula for the volume of a sphere is:

\[ V_{\text{sphere}} = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 \]

where \( r \) is the radius of the sphere.

### Step 2: Volume of the cube
The volume of the cube is:

\[ V_{\text{cube}} = a^3 \]

where \( a \) is the side length of the cube.

Since the liquid from the spherical container completely fills the cube, the volumes are equal:

\[ V_{\text{sphere}} = V_{\text{cube}} \]

### Step 3: Equating volumes
Equate the volumes:

\[ \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 = a^3 \]

Solve for \( a \):

\[ a^3 = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 \]

Take the cube root of both sides:

\[ a = \sqrt[3]{\frac{4}{3} \pi r^3} \]

### Step 4: Simplify the expression
Separate the terms inside the cube root:

\[ a = \sqrt[3]{\frac{4 \pi}{3}} \cdot \sqrt[3]{r^3} \]

Since \( \sqrt[3]{r^3} = r \), the side length of the cube becomes:

\[ a = \sqrt[3]{\frac{4 \pi}{3}} \cdot r \]

### Step 5: Compare with the options
The correct option is:

**A. \( \frac{\sqrt[3]{36 \pi}}{3} r \)**

### Verification
Rewrite \( \frac{\sqrt[3]{36 \pi}}{3} r \):

\[ \sqrt[3]{36 \pi} = \sqrt[3]{4 \cdot 9 \pi} = \sqrt[3]{4} \cdot \sqrt[3]{9 \pi} \]

This matches the derived expression upon simplifying the constants. Thus, option A is indeed correct.