Derive the formula for the volume of the frustum of a cone, given to you in Section 13.5, using the symbols as explained.

Let V be the volume of the frustum of cone. Then,
V = Volume of cone V AB
– Volume of cone VA ‘B’

Thus, the volume of the frustum of the cone is given by

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