Height of a Cone

Height of a Cone

The distance between the apex of a cone and its base.

This distance is always measured perpendicular to the base. Therefore, it is possible for the foot of the perpendicular not to fall on the base.

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Notation

The symbol generally used is “h“, for “height”.

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