One revolution of 1/4 inch tubing will provide what volume?

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To determine the volume provided by one revolution of 1/4 inch tubing, it's essential to understand the formula used to calculate the volume of liquid contained within the tubing based on its dimensions.

The volume ( V ) of a cylinder is calculated using the formula:

[

V = \pi r^2 h

]

In this context, the radius ( r ) is half the diameter of the tubing. For 1/4 inch tubing, the diameter is 0.25 inches, making the radius 0.125 inches. When calculating the volume per revolution, the height ( h ) corresponds to the length of the tubing that unwinds during one complete revolution.

Assuming one revolution equals the circumference of a circle with the given diameter, the circumference ( C ) is calculated as:

[

C = \pi \times \text{diameter}

]

[

C = \pi \times 0.25 \approx 0.7854 \text{ inches}

]

Now, converting this length into a volume involves the formula. Considering the output per unit height corresponds to this circumference in a vertical cylindrical manner, you arrive at the value related to liquid displaced as the tubing rotates.

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