The radius of base and curved surface area of a right cylinder is '$r$' units and $4\pi rh$ square units respectively. The height of the cylinder is
Aptitude
Volume and Surface Area
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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A$\frac{h}{2}\text{ units}$
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B$h\text{ units}$
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C$2h\text{ units}$
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D$4h\text{ units}$
Answer
Correct Answer: $2h\text{ units}$
Explanation
### Concept & Logic
The standard formula for the Curved Surface Area (CSA) of a cylinder relates its base radius and its actual height.
$$ \text{CSA} = 2\pi \times \text{radius} \times \text{actual height} $$
### Step-by-Step Solution
1. **Given:**
- Radius of the base $= r$
- Curved Surface Area $= 4\pi rh$
2. **Setup the Equation:**
- Let the actual height of the cylinder be $H$.
- According to the formula, $\text{CSA} = 2\pi rH$.
3. **Equate and Solve:**
- $2\pi rH = 4\pi rh$
- Dividing both sides by $2\pi r$ (since radius $r$ is non-zero):
- $H = 2h$
4. **Conclusion:**
- The height of the cylinder is $2h\text{ units}$.
### Exam Strategy & Shortcut
By directly comparing the given expression $4\pi rh$ with the standard formula $2\pi rH$, you can mentally spot that the coefficient $4$ must be split into $2 \times 2$, meaning the height variable $H$ takes on the value $2h$.
### Common Pitfall
Students might mistakenly assume the $h$ in the expression $4\pi rh$ represents the actual height of the cylinder and blindly select option (b) without working through the equivalence.
### Final Answer
Therefore, the correct answer is **$2h\text{ units}$**.