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Volume & Surface Area of Spheres

Revise Volume & Surface Area of Spheres in Geometry & Measures for GCSE Mathematics with 12 exam-style questions and 3 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should be part of a solid GCSE revision cycle.

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The Perfect 3D Shape

Introduction 2

Key Formulas (GIVEN IN EXAM)

Key Facts 3

Worked Example: Sphere Volume

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Sphere Formulas

Volume = (4/3)πr³. Surface Area = 4πr². Both formulas given in exam - you just need to apply them!

Volume of Sphere

V = (4/3)πr³

Sample Questions

What is the formula for the volume of a sphere with radius r?

A. 4πr²
B. (4/3)πr²
C. (4/3)πr³
D. (2/3)πr³

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Explain why the total surface area of a solid hemisphere with radius r is 3πr². You must refer to both parts of the surface.

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