Question 45
EasyOriginal questionA globe has a radius of 21 cm. What is the area of its surface? Take .
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Surface area of a sphere = .
= cm².
Worth noting
1,386 cm² is πr², a flat circle of the same radius. 2,772 cm² is half the globe, and 4,158 cm² is the surface of a solid hemisphere (3πr²).
- Concept
- Surface area of a sphere = 4πr²
- Typical timeTypical
- 40 s
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