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Surface Area of a Sphere
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Today, we are going to talk about the surface area of a sphere. The formula is A = 4πr². Can anyone tell me what 'r' stands for?
'r' stands for the radius of the sphere!
Exactly! And the area is the total space on the surface of the sphere. To remember this, think of 'four pies per radius squared.'
Why do we multiply by '4'?
Good question, Student_2! The surface area is proportional to the square of the radius, so the '4' accounts for the shape's spherical geometry. Let's visualize a ball to grasp this better.
Volume of a Sphere
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Now, let's move on to the volume of a sphere. The formula is V = (4/3)πr³. What does the '3' in the exponent signify?
'3' means we are measuring in three dimensions, right?
Perfect! And because we're dealing with volume, we cube the radius to account for depth, width, and height. Remember, 'four-thirds of a pie times radius cubed' helps remember this.
Can we apply this to real-life objects?
Absolutely! Think of a basketball; we can measure its volume with this formula.
Surface Area and Volume of a Hemisphere
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Let's now focus on hemispheres. The curved surface area of a hemisphere is given by CSA = 2πr². Who can tell me the difference compared to a full sphere?
The hemisphere has only half the surface area!
Exactly! And what about the total surface area of a hemisphere, which includes the base?
Isn't it TSA = 3πr²?
Correct! Now, for the volume of a hemisphere, we use V = (2/3)πr³, showcasing that it's half of the sphere's volume. Can someone explain why this is significant?
We have to consider both the curved surface and the flat base when applying it in real-world scenarios!
Practical Application Example
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Let's apply what we've learned. Calculate the surface area and volume of a sphere with a radius of 6 cm.
For the surface area, it's A = 4π(6)² = 4π(36) = 144π.
Great start! Can we compute that value?
That would come around to 452.39 cm² if we use 3.14 for π!
Well done! Now for the volume?
V = (4/3)π(6)³ = (4/3)π(216). That simplifies to 288π or around 904.32 cm³!
Fantastic! These calculations show the importance of understanding how to apply the formulas in real-world contexts.
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In this section, we explore the fundamental formulas for determining the surface area and volume of both spheres and hemispheres, detailing the relationships between the radius and these measurements, complete with examples to illustrate their application.
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Surface Area and Volume of a Sphere and Hemisphere
In this section of Chapter 4 on Mensuration, we focus on the sphere and hemisphere, two fundamental three-dimensional shapes. The key formulas you will need to know are:
Sphere:
- Surface Area: The surface area of a sphere can be calculated with the formula A = 4πr², where r is the radius of the sphere. This represents the total area that the surface of the sphere occupies.
- Volume: The volume enclosed by a sphere is given by the formula V = (4/3)πr³. This allows us to determine how much space is contained within the sphere.
Hemisphere:
- Curved Surface Area: For a hemisphere, the curved surface area is calculated as CSA = 2πr², which gives the area of the dome-shaped surface.
- Total Surface Area: The total surface area of a hemisphere, including its base, is found using the formula TSA = 3πr².
- Volume: The volume of a hemisphere follows the formula V = (2/3)πr³, which is half that of a sphere's volume.
The significance of understanding these formulas lies in their applications in various scientific fields, including physics, engineering, and architecture, where measurement of space and surface areas is critical.
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Surface Area and Volume of a Sphere
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● Sphere radius = rr.
○ Surface Area = 4πr²
○ Volume = \(\frac{4}{3} \pi r^3\)
Detailed Explanation
A sphere is a perfectly round three-dimensional shape, like a basketball. To calculate the surface area, we use the formula \(4\pi r^2\), where 'r' is the radius of the sphere. This formula helps find the total area that covers the outer surface of the sphere. For the volume, we use the formula \(\frac{4}{3} \pi r^3\), which gives us the total space contained within the sphere. Both formulas depend on the radius, indicating how size affects both surface area and volume.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a basketball: The surface area would tell you how much material is needed to cover the outside, while the volume would tell you how much air is inside it. If we know the radius (for example, 6 cm), we can find out how large the basketball is not just outside, but also inside where the air is stored.
Surface Area and Volume of a Hemisphere
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● Hemisphere radius = rr.
○ Curved Surface Area = 2πr²
○ Total Surface Area = 3πr²
○ Volume = \(\frac{2}{3} \pi r^3\)
Detailed Explanation
A hemisphere is essentially half of a sphere, similar to cutting a basketball in half. To find the curved surface area of the hemisphere, we use the formula \(2\pi r^2\). The total surface area, which includes the flat circular base, is given by \(3\pi r^2\). When it comes to calculating the volume, the formula is \(\frac{2}{3} \pi r^3\), which represents the space contained within the hemisphere.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a half of a dome-shaped glass or the top half of a snow globe. The curved surface area tells us how much glass is covering that half, while the total surface area considers both the curved part and the flat base at the bottom. The volume tells us how much liquid could fit inside if the hemisphere were filled, providing a practical way to understand the amount of space occupied.
Example Calculation for a Sphere
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✦ Example:
Calculate the surface area and volume of a sphere of radius 6 cm.
Solution:
Surface Area = 4×(22/7)×6² = 4×(22/7)×36 = 1085.71 cm²
Volume = (4/3)×(22/7)×6³ = (4/3)×(22/7)×216 = 905.14 cm³
Detailed Explanation
Let's calculate the surface area and volume of a sphere with a radius of 6 cm. For the surface area, we multiply 4 by \(\frac{22}{7}\) and then by the square of the radius (6 cm), leading us to 1085.71 cm². For the volume, we take \(\frac{4}{3}\), multiply it by \(\frac{22}{7}\), and then by the cube of the radius (6 cm). This results in a volume of 905.14 cm³. These calculations demonstrate how to apply the formulas to find specific measurements.
Examples & Analogies
If we think of a round balloon inflated to a size with a radius of 6 cm, the surface area tells you how much surface there is to decorate. Meanwhile, the volume indicates the amount of air inside. Thus, knowing these measurements helps with both crafting and understanding the balloon's capacity.
Example Calculation for a Hemisphere
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✦ Example:
Calculate the surface area and volume of a hemisphere with radius 6 cm.
Solution:
Curved Surface Area = 2×(22/7)×6² = 2×(22/7)×36 = 152.57 cm²
Total Surface Area = 3×(22/7)×6² = 3×(22/7)×36 = 226.79 cm²
Volume = (2/3)×(22/7)×6³ = (2/3)×(22/7)×216 = 272.73 cm³
Detailed Explanation
Now, we will calculate the surface area and volume of a hemisphere with a radius of 6 cm. First, to get the curved surface area, we calculate \(2×(\frac{22}{7})×6²\), which gives us approximately 226.79 cm². The total surface area is calculated by adding the curved surface area and the base area, leading to approximately 226.79 cm². Finally, the volume of the hemisphere is determined using the formula \(\frac{2}{3}×(\frac{22}{7})×6³\), which will yield around 272.73 cm³. Each of these measurements provides useful information about the hemisphere's dimensions.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a half-sphere container perfect for holding ice cream. The curved surface area tells us how much area there is to enjoy the beautiful design, while the total surface area includes everything it sits on. The volume informs us about how much ice cream can fill it up. So, when you get a scoop from that container, you can visualize all those measurements coming together in a delicious way!
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Key Concepts
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Surface Area of a Sphere: 4πr², calculating the total area on the sphere's surface.
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Volume of a Sphere: (4/3)πr³, referring to the enclosed space inside the sphere.
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Curved Surface Area of a Hemisphere: 2πr², measuring only the dome's surface.
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Total Surface Area of a Hemisphere: 3πr², which includes the flat circular base.
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Volume of a Hemisphere: (2/3)πr³, being half of the volume of a sphere.
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Examples
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Calculate the surface area of a sphere with a radius of 5 cm: A = 4π(5)² = 100π, approximately 314.16 cm².
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Find the volume of a hemisphere with a radius of 3 cm: V = (2/3)π(3)³ = 18π, which is around 56.55 cm³.
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🎵 Rhymes Time
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To find the sphere's space in view, four-thirds of pi r cubed is true!
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Imagine a giant balloon shaped like a sphere. If you want to know how much air it can hold, just remember to cube the radius, multiply by pi, and divide that by three!
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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For spheres, ‘4 pies in one hand’ reminds us of the surface area, while ‘four thirds of two pies in the other’ hints at volume.
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S.A.V.E - S for surface area, A for area formula (4πr²), V for volume (4/3πr³) and E for examples.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Sphere
Definition:
A perfectly round three-dimensional object where every point on the surface is equidistant from the center.
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Term: Hemisphere
Definition:
Half of a sphere, formed by cutting it along a great circle.
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Term: Surface Area
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The total area that the surface of a three-dimensional object occupies.
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Term: Volume
Definition:
The amount of space enclosed within a three-dimensional object.
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Term: Radius
Definition:
The distance from the center of a sphere or circle to its surface.