Intermediate Geometry : Spheres

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Intermediate Geometry

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Example Questions

Example Question #11 : How To Find The Volume Of A Sphere

A sphere is cut in half as shown by the figure below.

1

If the radius of the sphere is , what is the volume of the figure?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Recall how to find the volume of a sphere:

Now since we only have half a sphere, divide the volume by .

Plug in the given radius to find the volume of the figure.

Make sure to round to  places after the decimal.

Example Question #12 : How To Find The Volume Of A Sphere

A sphere is cut in half as shown by the figure below.

1

If the radius of the sphere is , what is the volume of the figure?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Recall how to find the volume of a sphere:

Now since we only have half a sphere, divide the volume by .

Plug in the given radius to find the volume of the figure.

Make sure to round to  places after the decimal.

Example Question #13 : How To Find The Volume Of A Sphere

A sphere is cut in half as shown by the figure below.

1

If the radius of the sphere is , what is the volume of the figure?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Recall how to find the volume of a sphere:

Now since we only have half a sphere, divide the volume by .

Plug in the given radius to find the volume of the figure.

Make sure to round to  places after the decimal.

Example Question #14 : How To Find The Volume Of A Sphere

A sphere is cut in half as shown by the figure below.

1

If the radius of the sphere is , what is the volume of the figure?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Recall how to find the volume of a sphere:

Now since we only have half a sphere, divide the volume by .

Plug in the given radius to find the volume of the figure.

Make sure to round to  places after the decimal.

Example Question #15 : How To Find The Volume Of A Sphere

A sphere is cut in half as shown by the figure below.

1

If the radius of the sphere is , what is the volume of the figure?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Recall how to find the volume of a sphere:

Now since we only have half a sphere, divide the volume by .

Plug in the given radius to find the volume of the figure.

Make sure to round to  places after the decimal.

Example Question #16 : How To Find The Volume Of A Sphere

A sphere is cut in half as shown by the figure below.

1

If the radius of the sphere is , what is the volume of the figure?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Recall how to find the volume of a sphere:

Now since we only have half a sphere, divide the volume by .

Plug in the given radius to find the volume of the figure.

Make sure to round to  places after the decimal.

Example Question #17 : How To Find The Volume Of A Sphere

A sphere is cut in half as shown by the figure below.

1

If the radius of the sphere is , what is the volume of the figure?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Recall how to find the volume of a sphere:

Now since we only have half a sphere, divide the volume by .

Plug in the given radius to find the volume of the figure.

Make sure to round to  places after the decimal.

Example Question #18 : How To Find The Volume Of A Sphere

A sphere is cut in half and is then placed on top of a cylinder so they both share a base as shown by the figure below.

1

Find the volume of the figure.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

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In order to find the volume of the figure, we will first need to find the volumes of the cylinder and of the half sphere.

Recall how to find the volume of a cylinder:

Next, find the volume of the half sphere.

Plug in the radius to find the volume of the half sphere.

Next, add up the two volumes together to find the volume of the figure.

Remember to round to  places after the decimal.

 

Example Question #19 : How To Find The Volume Of A Sphere

A sphere is cut in half and is placed on top of a cylinder so that they share the same base as shown by the figure below.

2

Find the volume of the figure.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

13

In order to find the volume of the figure, we will first need to find the volumes of the cylinder and of the half sphere.

Recall how to find the volume of a cylinder:

Next, find the volume of the half sphere.

Plug in the radius to find the volume of the half sphere.

Next, add up the two volumes together to find the volume of the figure.

Remember to round to  places after the decimal.

 

Example Question #20 : How To Find The Volume Of A Sphere

A sphere is cut in half and placed on top of a cylinder so that they share the same base as shown by the figure below.

3

Find the volume of the figure.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

13

In order to find the volume of the figure, we will first need to find the volumes of the cylinder and of the half sphere.

Recall how to find the volume of a cylinder:

Next, find the volume of the half sphere.

Plug in the radius to find the volume of the half sphere.

Next, add up the two volumes together to find the volume of the figure.

Remember to round to  places after the decimal.

 

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