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9.4 - Surface Area of Cube, Cuboid and Cylinder

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Understanding Surface Area of Cube

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Teacher
Teacher

Today's topic is the surface area of cubes. Can anyone define what surface area means?

Student 1
Student 1

Is it the area covered by the faces of a solid?

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! For a cube, each face is a square. If the length of one side is 'l', what's the area of one face?

Student 2
Student 2

That would just be l squared, right?

Teacher
Teacher

Yes! Now, since there are 6 faces, how do we find the total surface area?

Student 3
Student 3

We multiply the area of one face by 6, so the formula is 6l².

Teacher
Teacher

Great! So now you know the formula. Let's remember '6 squares can fit in a cube' as a mnemonic.

Student 4
Student 4

That makes it easier to remember!

Teacher
Teacher

Let's summarize: The surface area of a cube with side 'l' is 6l².

Calculating Surface Area of a Cuboid

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Teacher
Teacher

Now, let's shift to cuboids. How many faces does a cuboid have?

Student 1
Student 1

It has six faces, too.

Teacher
Teacher

Correct! Cuboids have three pairs of identical rectangles. Can someone share the formula for the total surface area of a cuboid?

Student 2
Student 2

Is it 2 times the sum of the area of the faces, like 2(lb + bh + hl)?

Teacher
Teacher

Perfect! Remember '2 and 3 dimensions of cuboid connections' to recall this formula.

Student 3
Student 3

How do we break that down, though?

Teacher
Teacher

Good question! Let's do an example with dimensions: height = 10 cm, length = 15 cm, and breadth = 5 cm. Can you calculate it?

Student 4
Student 4

We would get 2(15*5 + 10*15 + 10*5), which results in 2(75 + 150 + 50) = 550.

Teacher
Teacher

Great work! So, the total surface area is 550 cm². Always remember to visualize it as packaging or covering.

Surface Area of a Cylinder

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Teacher
Teacher

Now, let’s discuss cylinders. What makes them different from cubes and cuboids?

Student 1
Student 1

Cylinders have round bases instead of flat faces!

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly right! For a cylinder, we need to deal with circular bases. What's the formula for the total surface area?

Student 2
Student 2

It's 2πr(r + h)!

Teacher
Teacher

Well done! Let's break it down: the 2πr² gives area for both bases, and 2πrh is the lateral surface area. Think 'Round and Curvaceous' for memory aid.

Student 3
Student 3

How do we apply that in real life?

Teacher
Teacher

Very good question! Let's say we're painting the surface of a cylindrical tank. If you know the radius and height, you can use this formula to find out how much paint to buy.

Student 4
Student 4

So, what if we have a height of 10 cm and a radius of 5 cm?

Teacher
Teacher

Plug those into the formula! 2π(5)(5 + 10). Remember, that 5 + 10 is the height plus radius. You’ll get a total surface area accordingly!

Introduction & Overview

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Quick Overview

This section covers the determination of surface areas for cubes, cuboids, and cylinders, detailing the formulas and concepts necessary for computation.

Standard

In this section, we explore surface areas of three-dimensional shapes: cubes, cuboids, and cylinders. We present formulas for calculating the total surface area and lateral surface area, along with practical applications through examples and exercises.

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Surface Area Basics

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To find the total surface area, find the area of each face and then add. The surface area of a solid is the sum of the areas of its faces.

Detailed Explanation

The surface area is the total area that the surface of a three-dimensional object occupies. When we want to calculate it, we need to look at all the flat surfaces (faces) that make up the object. For instance, a cube has six square faces. To find the total surface area, you calculate the area of each face and add them together. This concept applies to all solids, including cubes, cuboids, and cylinders.

Examples & Analogies

Think of wrapping a gift. You need to know the total area of the wrapping paper required, which is akin to calculating the surface area of the gift box. You measure each side and then add those areas together.

Cuboid Surface Area

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The total surface area of a cuboid is given by the formula: 2(lb + bh + hl), where h, l, and b are the height, length, and width of the cuboid respectively.

Detailed Explanation

To calculate the total surface area of a cuboid, we use the formula: total surface area = 2(lb + bh + hl). Here, 'l' stands for length, 'b' for breadth (or width), and 'h' for height. The formula represents the fact that a cuboid has three distinct pairs of opposite faces that are identical in area. By calculating the area of each face type and then doubling that totalling, we find the overall surface area.

Examples & Analogies

Imagine a box of cereal. It has front and back panels, side panels, and top and bottom panels. Each type of panel has the same area for opposite panels, so you could measure one and double it to simplify your calculation.

Cube Surface Area

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The total surface area of a cube with side length 'l' is calculated as 6l².

Detailed Explanation

A cube is a special case of a cuboid where all sides are equal. This means each face of the cube is a square with area l². Since there are six faces, the total surface area is calculated by multiplying the area of one face by six, hence the formula 6l². This is simpler compared to the cuboid since all the measurements are uniform.

Examples & Analogies

Consider a sugar cube. If you know the length of one side, you can easily figure out the amount of paper needed to wrap it by using the surface area formula. It’s like making a small box – knowing one dimension helps you figure out how much wrapping paper to cut.

Cylinder Surface Area

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The total surface area of a cylinder is calculated using the formula: 2πr(r + h), where 'r' is the radius and 'h' is the height.

Detailed Explanation

The surface area of a cylinder comprises two parts: the curved (or lateral) surface area and the area of the two circular bases. The formula 2πr(r + h) incorporates both these areas: 2πr for the curved surface and 2πr² for the top and bottom circular bases, thus combining to give the total surface area.

Examples & Analogies

Think of a soda can. If you wanted to wrap it in paper, you would need to know both how much paper is needed for the curved surface around the can and the circular area on the top and bottom. This surface area calculation helps in determining how much material you would need for that wrapping.

Example Calculations

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For example, the total surface area of a cuboid with dimensions 20 cm height, 15 cm length, and 10 cm width can be calculated as:

Total surface area = 2(20 × 15 + 20 × 10 + 10 × 15) = 1300 cm².

Detailed Explanation

Using the dimensions given, you can substitute them into the surface area formula for a cuboid. You multiply to find the area of each face, add those areas together, and then multiply by 2 to account for the pairs. Following the calculation step-by-step helps in avoiding errors, ensuring accuracy in your results.

Examples & Analogies

This is similar to calculating the paint needed for the walls of a room. By taking each wall’s dimensions into count, you ensure you buy exactly the right amount of paint, preventing waste and saving money.

Definitions & Key Concepts

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Key Concepts

  • Surface Area of a Cube: TSA = 6l², where l is the length of one side.

  • Surface Area of a Cuboid: TSA = 2(lb + bh + hl)

  • Surface Area of a Cylinder: TSA = 2πr(r + h)

  • Lateral Surface Area for Cuboid: LSA = 2h(l + b)

  • Lateral Surface Area for Cylinder: LSA = 2πrh

Examples & Real-Life Applications

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Examples

  • Example 1: Find the total surface area of a cuboid with dimensions 10 cm, 15 cm, and 20 cm.

  • Example 2: What is the surface area of a cube with a side length of 5 cm?

  • Example 3: Calculate the total surface area of a cylinder with a radius of 7 cm and height of 14 cm.

Memory Aids

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🎵 Rhymes Time

  • Cubes have six sides, each a square so neat, multiply by six for the area treat!

📖 Fascinating Stories

  • Imagine a painter named Cube who always painted all his square faces for fun; they all had a colorful glow of 6 times l squared!

🧠 Other Memory Gems

  • Remember '2 Times Length Breadth plus Breadth Height plus Height Length' for the cuboid!

🎯 Super Acronyms

For the cylinder, use 'TSA = 2πr(r + h)' as 'Two Percent Above Rhombus Height'!

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Glossary of Terms

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  • Term: Lateral Surface Area

    Definition:

    The area of the sides of a three-dimensional shape, excluding the base(s).