A torus is the geometric name for a three-dimensional circular ring. The ring of a
basketball hoop is a torus with an outer radius (R) of 9 inches and an inner radius
(r) of 1.6 centimeters. Hoops are typically made of steel (density = 489.84
Ibm/ft'). The equation for the volume (V) of a torus is given by the following equation.
V=2π²Rr²
What is the weight of a basketball hoop in pounds-force?
Remember: density mass/volumel
hoop