Revision Notes on Surface Areas and Volumes

Plane figure

The figures which we can draw on a piece of paper or which lie on a plane are called Plane Figures. Example - Circle, Square, Rectangle etc.

Solid figures

The 3D shapes which occupy some space are called Solid Figures. Example - Cube, Cuboid, Sphere etc.

Volume

Space occupied by any solid shape is the capacity or volume of that figure. The unit of volume is a cubic unit.

Surface Area

The area of all the faces of the solid shape is the total surface area of that figure. The unit of surface area is a square unit.

Lateral or Curved Surface Area

The surface area of the solid shape after leaving the top and bottom face of the figure is called the lateral surface of the shape. The unit of lateral surface area is a square unit.

Surface Area and Volume of a Cube

Cube is a solid shape having 6 equal square faces.

Example

What is the capacity of a cubical vessel having each side of 8 cm?

Solution

Given side = 8 cm

So, Volume of the cubical vessel = l³

= (8)³ = 256 cm³.

Surface Area and volume of a Cuboid

Cuboid is a solid shape having 6 rectangular faces at a right angle.

Example

What is the surface area of a cereal box whose length, breadth and height is 20 cm, 8 cm and 30 cm respectively?

Solution

Given,

Length = 20 cm

Breadth = 8 cm

Height = 30 cm

Total surface area of the cereal box = 2(lb + bh + lh)

= 2(20 × 8 + 8 × 30 + 20 × 30)

= 2(160 + 240 + 600)

= 2(1000) = 2000 cm².

Surface Area and Volume of a Right Circular Cylinder

If we fold a rectangular sheet with one side as its axis then it forms a cylinder. It is the curved surface of the cylinder. And if this curved surface is covered by two parallel circular bases then it forms a right circular cylinder.

Surface Area and Volume of a Hollow Right Circular Cylinder

If a right circular cylinder is hollow from inside then it has different curved surface and volume.

Example

Find the Total surface area of a hollow cylinder whose length is 22 cm and the external radius is 7 cm with 1 cm thickness. (π = 22/7)

Solution

Given, h = 22 cm

R = 7 cm

 r = 6 cm (thickness of the wall is 1 cm)

Total surface area of a hollow cylinder = 2πh(R + r) + 2π(R² - r²)     

= 2(π) (22) (7+6) + 2(π)(7² - 6²) 

= 572 π + 26 π = 598 π

= 1878.67 cm²

Surface Area and Volume of a Right Circular Cone

If we revolve a right-angled triangle about one of its sides by taking other as its axis then the solid shape formed is known as a Right Circular Cone.

Surface Area and Volume of a Sphere

A sphere is a solid shape which is completely round like a ball. It has the same curved and total surface area.

Surface Area and Volume of a Hemisphere

If we cut the sphere in two parts then is said to be a hemisphere.

Example

If we have a metal piece of cone shape with volume 523.33 cm³ and we mould it in a sphere then what will be the surface area of that sphere?

Solution

Given, volume of cone = 523.33 cm³

Volume of cone = Volume of Sphere

Volume of sphere = 100 π cm³

125 = r³

r = 5

Surface area of a sphere = 4πr²

= 314.28 cm².