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For a given volume, a cylinder has the smallest surface area when:

AHeight equals r
BHeight equals 2r
CHeight equals 3r
DHeight equals 4r
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Height equals 2r
A cylinder of given volume minimizes surface area when height equals two times radius.
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