Surface Area
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Objective
I can calculate the surface area of three-dimensional figures, including prisms and cylinders, using appropriate formulas.
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Practice
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Explain in your own words why the formula for the circumference of a circle (2πr) is used in the surface area formula for a cylinder.
A cylinder has a radius of 5 cm and a height of 10 cm. Calculate its surface area. Show your work.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“A cylinder has a radius of 4 cm and a height of 7 cm. Calculate its surface area. Show your work. A cylindrical water tank has a diameter of 10 meters and a height of 6 meters. Calculate the total surface area of the tank. Show your work. ”
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