The forecast cone is formed by enclosing the area swept out by a set of circles (not typically seen on the graphic, but shown below) along with the forecast track at 12-hour intervals. The size of ...

Three cones have the same volume as one cylinder of the same diameter and height. Remember the volume of a cylinder is \(\pi r^2 h\). The volume of the cone is one third of the volume of the cylinder.

Three cones can fit inside a cylinder of the same diameter and height. Remember the volume of a cylinder is \(\pi r^2 h\). The volume of the cone is one third of the volume of the cylinder.