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Formula for Calculating the Surface Area of a Cone
Sxq = 2πR h or Sxq = π (r^2 + h^2)
Explanation of Variables: - Sxq represents the lateral surface area of the cone
- r denotes the radius of the base - R is the radius of the sphere - h stands for the height - Area unit: square meters (m^2)
Exercise on Calculating the Surface Area of a Cone
Calculate the lateral surface area of the cone given:
a) R = 5 cm; h = 10 cm b) R = 1.2 m; h = 3.6 m c) r = 4 dm; h = 6 dm d) r = 2/3 m; h = 4/5 m
Instructions:
a) Applying the formula Sxq = 2πR h, we have:
The lateral surface area of the cone is: 2 x 3.14 x 5 x 10 = 314 (cm^2)
b) Similarly to question a), students should solve this question independently to find the surface area of the cone.
c) Using the formula: Sxq = π (r^2 + h^2), we have:
The lateral surface area of the cone is: 3.14 x (4^2 + 6^2) = 163.28 (dm^2)
d) Similarly to question c), students should solve this question themselves.
Perhaps you already knew!?
Method for Calculating the Volume of a Cone: V = πh^2 (R - h/3)
or: V = (3r^2 + h^2)
Considering the variables: - V represents the volume of the cone
- h is the height - r is the radius of the base - R is the radius of the sphere
With the hints above, we hope readers have grasped the formula for calculating the surface area of a cone as well as explored how to calculate the volume of a cone to apply in solving typical geometry problems, besides using it in real-life scenarios. Additionally, students can reinforce their knowledge by learning how to calculate the area of a circle in plane geometry.
Related exercises involving the circumscribed sphere often pose challenges for students as this is a geometric form not easily understood. Refer to the article on Formula for the surface area of the circumscribed sphere to review your knowledge of the circumscribed sphere.
