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Class 10 Mathematics Exercise 12.1 NCERT Solutions Olympiad Board Exam

Chapter 12 — Surface Areas and Volumes

Step-by-step NCERT solutions with stress–strain analysis and exam-oriented hints for Boards, JEE & NEET.

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2 cubes each of volume 64 cm3 are joined end to end. Find the surface area of the resulting cuboid.

Concept Used:
  • Volume of cube = \(a^3\)
  • Surface area of cuboid = \(2(lb + bh + hl)\)
  • When two identical cubes are joined face-to-face, the common faces are not exposed
  • New shape becomes a cuboid
Solution Roadmap:
  1. Find side of cube using volume
  2. Determine new dimensions after joining
  3. Apply cuboid surface area formula
8 cm 4 cm 4 cm

Solution:

Volume of each cube = \(64\ \text{cm}^3\)

\[ \begin{aligned} a^3 &= 64 \\ a &= \sqrt[3]{64} \\ a &= \sqrt[3]{4^3} \\ a &= 4\ \text{cm} \end{aligned} \]

When two cubes are joined end to end:

  • Length = \(4 + 4 = 8\ \text{cm}\)
  • Breadth = \(4\ \text{cm}\)
  • Height = \(4\ \text{cm}\)

Surface area of cuboid:

\[ \begin{aligned} \text{Surface Area} &= 2(lb + bh + hl) \\ &= 2(8 \times 4 + 4 \times 4 + 4 \times 8) \\ &= 2(32 + 16 + 32) \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= 2(80) \\ &= 160\ \text{cm}^2 \end{aligned} \]
Final Answer: \(160\ \text{cm}^2\)
Exam Significance:
  • Frequently asked in CBSE Board Exams (1–2 mark direct question)
  • Tests concept of transformation of solids
  • Important for competitive exams like NTSE, Olympiads, and foundation IIT-JEE
  • Builds base for complex composite solid problems
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NUMERIC3 marks

A vessel is in the form of a hollow hemisphere mounted by a hollow cylinder. The diameter of the hemisphere is 14 cm, and the total height of the vessel is 13 cm. Find the inner surface area of the vessel.

h = 6 cm r = 7 cm
Combination of Cylinder and Hemisphere
Concept Used:
  • Curved Surface Area of Cylinder = \(2\pi rh\)
  • Curved Surface Area of Hemisphere = \(2\pi r^2\)
  • Inner surface area includes only curved surfaces (open vessel)
  • Total surface area = sum of curved surfaces
Solution Roadmap:
  1. Find radius from diameter
  2. Determine height of cylindrical part
  3. Add CSA of cylinder and hemisphere

Solution:

Diameter of hemisphere = \(14\ \text{cm}\)

\[ \begin{aligned} r &= \frac{14}{2} \\ r &= 7\ \text{cm} \end{aligned} \]

Total height of vessel = \(13\ \text{cm}\)

Height of cylinder:

\[ \begin{aligned} h &= 13 - 7 \\ h &= 6\ \text{cm} \end{aligned} \]

Inner surface area = Curved surface area of cylinder + Curved surface area of hemisphere

\[ \begin{aligned} \text{CSA} &= 2\pi rh + 2\pi r^2 \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= 2\pi r (h + r) \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 7 \times (6 + 7) \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= 2 \times 22 \times 13 \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= 44 \times 13 \\ &= 572\ \text{cm}^2 \end{aligned} \]
Final Answer: \(572\ \text{cm}^2\)
Exam Significance:
  • Very common CBSE Board question (2–3 marks)
  • Tests identification of composite solids
  • Important for NTSE, Olympiads, and JEE foundation
  • Concept used in tanks, vessels, and real-life container problems
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NUMERIC3 marks

A toy is in the form of a cone of radius 3.5 cm mounted on a hemisphere of the same radius. The total height of the toy is 15.5 cm. Find the total surface area of the toy.

r = 3.5 cm h = 12 cm l
Cone mounted on Hemisphere
Concept Used:
  • Curved Surface Area of Cone = \(\pi rl\)
  • Curved Surface Area of Hemisphere = \(2\pi r^2\)
  • Slant height of cone = \(l = \sqrt{r^2 + h^2}\)
  • Only outer surfaces are counted (common base excluded)
Solution Roadmap:
  1. Find height of cone
  2. Calculate slant height
  3. Add CSA of cone and hemisphere

Solution:

Radius of cone and hemisphere:

\[ r = 3.5\ \text{cm} \]

Total height of toy = \(15.5\ \text{cm}\)

Height of cone:

\[ \begin{aligned} h &= 15.5 - 3.5 \\ h &= 12\ \text{cm} \end{aligned} \]

Slant height of cone:

\[ \begin{aligned} l &= \sqrt{r^2 + h^2} \\ &= \sqrt{(3.5)^2 + (12)^2} \\ &= \sqrt{12.25 + 144} \\ &= \sqrt{156.25} \\ &= 12.5\ \text{cm} \end{aligned} \]

Total surface area = CSA of cone + CSA of hemisphere

\[ \begin{aligned} \text{TSA} &= \pi r l + 2\pi r^2 \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= \pi r (l + 2r) \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= \frac{22}{7} \times 3.5 \times (12.5 + 7) \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= \frac{22}{7} \times 3.5 \times 19.5 \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= 22 \times 0.5 \times 19.5 \ &= 11 \times 19.5 \ &= 214.5\ \text{cm}^2 \end{aligned} \]
Final Answer: \(214.5\ \text{cm}^2\)
Exam Significance:
  • Very important CBSE Board question (3 marks type)
  • Tests understanding of composite solids (cone + hemisphere)
  • Slant height calculation is a frequent exam trap
  • Common in NTSE, Olympiads, and JEE foundation problems
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Q4
NUMERIC3 marks

A cubical block of side 7 cm is surmounted by a hemisphere. What is the greatest diameter the hemisphere can have? Find the surface area of the solid.

7 cm r = 3.5 cm
Cube surmounted by Hemisphere
Concept Used:
  • Surface area of cube = \(6a^2\)
  • Curved surface area of hemisphere = \(2\pi r^2\)
  • Area of base circle = \(\pi r^2\)
  • Common surface (circle) is not exposed → subtract it once
Solution Roadmap:
  1. Determine maximum diameter of hemisphere
  2. Find radius
  3. Apply surface area correction (subtract common area)

Solution:

Side of cube:

\[ a = 7\ \text{cm} \]

The largest hemisphere that can fit on the cube will have diameter equal to the side of cube:

\[ \text{Diameter} = 7\ \text{cm} \] \[ \begin{aligned} r &= \frac{7}{2} \\ r &= 3.5\ \text{cm} \end{aligned} \]

Surface area of solid:

= Surface area of cube + Curved surface area of hemisphere − Area of circular base

\[ \begin{aligned} \text{SA} &= 6a^2 + 2\pi r^2 - \pi r^2 \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= 6a^2 + \pi r^2 \end{aligned} \]

Substituting values:

\[ \begin{aligned} &= 6 \times (7)^2 + \frac{22}{7} \times (3.5)^2 \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= 6 \times 49 + \frac{22}{7} \times 12.25 \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= 294 + 22 \times 1.75 \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= 294 + 38.5 \\ &= 332.5\ \text{cm}^2 \end{aligned} \]
Final Answer: \(332.5\ \text{cm}^2\)
Exam Significance:
  • Classic CBSE Board composite solid question (3 marks)
  • Tests understanding of “hidden surfaces” (very common mistake area)
  • Important for NTSE and Olympiad geometry
  • Concept extends to tanks, domes, and architecture problems
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Q5
NUMERIC3 marks

A hemispherical depression is cut out from one face of a cubic wooden block such that the diameter \(l\) of the hemisphere is equal to the edge of the cube. Determine the surface area of the remaining solid.

l r = l/2
Cube with hemispherical depression
Concept Used:
  • Surface area of cube = \(6l^2\)
  • Curved surface area of hemisphere = \(2\pi r^2\)
  • Area of circular base removed = \(\pi r^2\)
  • Depression means: remove flat area, add curved surface
Solution Roadmap:
  1. Relate radius to cube edge
  2. Subtract removed circular area
  3. Add curved surface of hemisphere

Solution:

Edge of cube:

\[ l \]

Diameter of hemisphere = \(l\)

\[ \begin{aligned} r &= \frac{l}{2} \end{aligned} \]

Surface area of remaining solid:

= Surface area of cube − Area of circular portion removed + Curved surface area of hemisphere

\[ \begin{aligned} \text{SA} &= 6l^2 - \pi r^2 + 2\pi r^2 \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= 6l^2 + \pi r^2 \end{aligned} \]

Substituting \(r = \frac{l}{2}\):

\[ \begin{aligned} \text{SA} &= 6l^2 + \pi \left(\frac{l}{2}\right)^2 \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= 6l^2 + \pi \cdot \frac{l^2}{4} \end{aligned} \]

Taking LCM:

\[ \begin{aligned} &= \frac{24l^2}{4} + \frac{\pi l^2}{4} \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= \frac{l^2}{4}(24 + \pi) \end{aligned} \]
Final Answer: \(\frac{l^2}{4}(24 + \pi)\)
Exam Significance:
  • Very important CBSE Board conceptual question
  • Tests difference between “addition” and “removal” of solids
  • Common mistake: students forget to subtract circular area
  • Highly relevant for NTSE, Olympiad and JEE foundation geometry
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NUMERIC3 marks

A medicine capsule is in the shape of a cylinder with two hemispheres stuck to each of its ends. The length of the entire capsule is 14 mm and the diameter of the capsule is 5 mm. Find its surface area.

r = 2.5 mm h = 9 mm
Capsule = Cylinder + Two Hemispheres
Concept Used:
  • Curved Surface Area of Cylinder = \(2\pi rh\)
  • Two hemispheres form a sphere → Surface area = \(4\pi r^2\)
  • Total surface area = cylinder CSA + sphere surface area
Solution Roadmap:
  1. Find radius from diameter
  2. Determine cylinder height
  3. Add CSA of cylinder and sphere

Solution:

Diameter of capsule = \(5\ \text{mm}\)

\[ \begin{aligned} r &= \frac{5}{2} \\ r &= 2.5\ \text{mm} \end{aligned} \]

Total length of capsule = \(14\ \text{mm}\)

Height of cylindrical part:

\[ \begin{aligned} h &= 14 - (2.5 + 2.5) \\ h &= 14 - 5 \\ h &= 9\ \text{mm} \end{aligned} \]

Total surface area:

\[ \begin{aligned} \text{TSA} &= 2\pi rh + 4\pi r^2 \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= 2\pi r (h + 2r) \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 2.5 \times (9 + 5) \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 2.5 \times 14 \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= 2 \times 22 \times 2.5 \times 2 \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= 44 \times 5 \\ &= 220\ \text{mm}^2 \end{aligned} \]
Final Answer: \(220\ \text{mm}^2\)
Exam Significance:
  • Very common CBSE Board application question (3 marks)
  • Tests recognition that 2 hemispheres = 1 sphere
  • Frequent trap: students incorrectly use \(2\pi r^2\) instead of \(4\pi r^2\)
  • Highly relevant for NTSE, Olympiad, and real-life modelling problems
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Q7
NUMERIC3 marks

A tent is in the shape of a cylinder surmounted by a conical top. If the height and diameter of the cylindrical parts are 2.1 m and 4 m respectively, and the slant height of the top is 2.8 m. Find the area of the canvas used for making the tent. Also, find the cost of the canvas of the tent at the rate of ₹ 500 per m2. (Note that the base of the tent will not be covered with canvas.)

r = 2 m h = 2.1 m l = 2.8 m
Tent: Cylinder with Conical Top
Concept Used:
  • Curved Surface Area of Cylinder = \(2\pi rh\)
  • Curved Surface Area of Cone = \(\pi rl\)
  • Base is open → not included in surface area
Solution Roadmap:
  1. Find radius from diameter
  2. Add CSA of cylinder and cone
  3. Multiply by rate to get cost

Solution:

Diameter of cylindrical part = \(4\ \text{m}\)

\[ \begin{aligned} r &= \frac{4}{2} \\ r &= 2\ \text{m} \end{aligned} \]

Height of cylindrical part:

\[ h = 2.1\ \text{m} \]

Slant height of cone:

\[ l = 2.8\ \text{m} \]

Area of canvas required:

= Curved surface area of cylinder + Curved surface area of cone

\[ \begin{aligned} \text{Area} &= 2\pi rh + \pi rl \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= \pi r (2h + l) \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= \frac{22}{7} \times 2 \times (2 \times 2.1 + 2.8) \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= \frac{22}{7} \times 2 \times (4.2 + 2.8) \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= \frac{22}{7} \times 2 \times 7 \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= 44\ \text{m}^2 \end{aligned} \]

Cost of canvas:

\[ \begin{aligned} \text{Cost} &= 44 \times 500 \\ &= 22000 \end{aligned} \]
Final Answer: Area = \(44\ \text{m}^2\), Cost = \(\text{₹ }22000\)
Exam Significance:
  • Very common CBSE Board case-based question (3–4 marks)
  • Tests real-life application of surface area
  • Key concept: excluding base in tents
  • Frequently asked in NTSE and Olympiad problems
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NUMERIC3 marks

From a solid cylinder whose height is 2.4 cm and diameter 1.4 cm, a conical cavity of the same height and same diameter is hollowed out. Find the total surface area of the remaining solid to the nearest \(\text{cm}^2\).

h = 2.4 cm r = 0.7 cm
Cylinder with conical cavity
Concept Used:
  • Curved Surface Area of Cylinder = \(2\pi rh\)
  • Curved Surface Area of Cone = \(\pi rl\)
  • Base of cylinder remains → include \(\pi r^2\)
  • Top circular face is removed → replaced by conical surface
Solution Roadmap:
  1. Find radius
  2. Compute slant height of cone
  3. Add CSA of cylinder + CSA of cone + base area

Solution:

Diameter of cylinder = \(1.4\ \text{cm}\)

\[ \begin{aligned} r &= \frac{1.4}{2} \\ r &= 0.7\ \text{cm} \end{aligned} \]

Height:

\[ h = 2.4\ \text{cm} \]

Slant height of cone:

\[ \begin{aligned} l &= \sqrt{r^2 + h^2} \\ &= \sqrt{(0.7)^2 + (2.4)^2} \\ &= \sqrt{0.49 + 5.76} \\ &= \sqrt{6.25} \\ &= 2.5\ \text{cm} \end{aligned} \]

Total surface area:

\[ \begin{aligned} \text{TSA} &= 2\pi rh + \pi rl + \pi r^2 \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= \pi r (2h + l + r) \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= \frac{22}{7} \times 0.7 \times (2 \times 2.4 + 2.5 + 0.7) \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= \frac{22}{7} \times 0.7 \times (4.8 + 2.5 + 0.7) \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= \frac{22}{7} \times 0.7 \times 8 \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= 2.2 \times 8 \\ &= 17.6\ \text{cm}^2 \end{aligned} \]

Rounding to nearest \(\text{cm}^2\):

\[ \approx 18\ \text{cm}^2 \]
Final Answer: \(\approx 18\ \text{cm}^2\)
Exam Significance:
  • Very important CBSE Board conceptual problem (3 marks)
  • Tests “removal of solid” understanding
  • Frequent mistake: forgetting to include base area
  • Important for NTSE and Olympiad geometry
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NUMERIC3 marks

A wooden article was made by scooping out a hemisphere from each end of a solid cylinder. If the height of the cylinder is 10 cm, and its base is of radius 3.5 cm, find the total surface area of the article.

h = 10 cm r = 3.5 cm
Cylinder with hemispherical cavities at both ends
Concept Used:
  • Curved Surface Area of Cylinder = \(2\pi rh\)
  • Curved Surface Area of Hemisphere = \(2\pi r^2\)
  • Two hemispherical hollows → total curved area = \(4\pi r^2\)
  • No flat circular bases remain
Solution Roadmap:
  1. Write CSA of cylinder
  2. Add curved surface of two hemispherical cavities
  3. Simplify expression

Solution:

Radius of cylinder:

\[ r = 3.5\ \text{cm} \]

Height:

\[ h = 10\ \text{cm} \]

Total surface area:

= Curved surface area of cylinder + Curved surface area of two hemispheres

\[ \begin{aligned} \text{TSA} &= 2\pi rh + 2 \times (2\pi r^2) \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= 2\pi rh + 4\pi r^2 \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= 2\pi r (h + 2r) \end{aligned} \]

Substituting values:

\[ \begin{aligned} &= 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 3.5 \times (10 + 2 \times 3.5) \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 3.5 \times (10 + 7) \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= 2 \times 22 \times 0.5 \times 17 \end{aligned} \] \[ \begin{aligned} &= 22 \times 17 \\ &= 374\ \text{cm}^2 \end{aligned} \]
Final Answer: \(374\ \text{cm}^2\)
Exam Significance:
  • Important CBSE Board question on “removal of solids”
  • Tests understanding of internal curved surfaces
  • Common mistake: students wrongly include circular bases
  • Highly relevant for NTSE and Olympiad problems
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Surface Areas & Volumes

Exercise 12.1 — Combination of Solids · Complete AI Learning Engine

Surface Area & Volume Formulas

Exercise 12.1 deals exclusively with Surface Areas of Combinations of Solids — objects formed by joining two or more basic solids. Master each individual solid's formula first.

Cube
Total Surface Area
TSA = 6a²
Lateral Surface Area
LSA = 4a²
Volume
V = a³
a = side length
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Cuboid
Total Surface Area
TSA = 2(lb + bh + lh)
Lateral Surface Area
LSA = 2h(l + b)
Volume
V = l × b × h
l = length, b = breadth, h = height
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Cylinder
Total Surface Area
TSA = 2πr(r + h)
Curved Surface Area
CSA = 2πrh
Volume
V = πr²h
r = base radius, h = height
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Cone
Total Surface Area
TSA = πr(l + r)
Curved Surface Area
CSA = πrl
Slant Height
l = √(r² + h²)
Volume
V = (1/3)πr²h
r = radius, h = height, l = slant height
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Sphere
Surface Area
SA = 4πr²
Volume
V = (4/3)πr³
r = radius
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Hemisphere
Total Surface Area
TSA = 3πr²
Curved Surface Area
CSA = 2πr²
Volume
V = (2/3)πr³
r = radius of flat circular face
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Key Rule for Combinations (Exercise 12.1)
Surface Area of Combined Solid
SA_combined = SA of individual solids
− 2 × (area of joined surface)
Volume of Combined Solid
V_combined = V₁ + V₂ + V₃ + ...
⚠️ When two solids are joined, the joining surfaces are hidden. Those areas must be subtracted from the total. Volumes are always added — no subtraction needed for volume.

Step-by-Step AI Solver

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Q.1
Decorative block — cube + hemisphere on top
Q.2
Tent — cylinder + cone
Q.3
Toy — hemisphere + cone
Q.4
Medicine capsule — cylinder + two hemispheres
Q.5
Woodwork toy — cone on hemisphere base

Tips, Tricks & Common Mistakes

Learn the strategic insights that distinguish top scorers, and the pitfalls that trap most students.

✨ TIPS & TRICKS

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Identify Every Interface Surface
Before calculating, sketch the combined solid and mark every surface that becomes hidden when solids are joined. These are the surfaces you must subtract. Missing even one leads to wrong answers.
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π = 22/7 vs 3.14 — Know When to Use What
Use π = 22/7 when the radius is a multiple of 7 (like 3.5, 7, 14). Use π = 3.14 otherwise. The question usually specifies, but if not, 22/7 gives cleaner numbers in most NCERT problems.
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Volumes Always Add Up
Unlike surface area, you never subtract volume when combining solids. The total space occupied is simply the sum. This is one of the most reliable rules in this entire chapter.
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CSA vs TSA — Choose Wisely
For a painted/wrapped combined solid, use the outer visible surface area (which is NOT the TSA of any individual part). Carefully decide which surfaces are visible and which are hidden/joined.
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Equal Radii at the Junction
When a cone sits on a cylinder, or a hemisphere sits on a cylinder, the radius is the same for both at the junction. Always verify this before using two different values.

⚠️ COMMON MISTAKES

SA = TSA(cylinder) + TSA(cone)
SA = CSA(cylinder) + CSA(cone) + base circle
Adding TSAs of both solids double-counts the joined circular face. Always subtract the junction area (usually πr²) twice — once from each solid.
Using diameter as radius in formula
Always halve diameter: r = d/2
Questions often give diameter. All formulas need radius. This slip costs 2–3 marks every time and is the #1 calculation error in this chapter.
Forgetting the flat base of a hemisphere
If the flat face is visible, add πr²
When a hemisphere sits on top of a cube, the flat face of the hemisphere coincides with the cube's top face. Neither is visible — both are subtracted. If the hemisphere is placed freely on a surface, its flat base is hidden from view.
Slant height l = h (using height as slant)
l = √(r² + h²) — always compute slant height
For cones, the slant height l is always greater than the perpendicular height h. Using h in CSA = πrl will always give a smaller, incorrect answer.
Subtracting volume when solids are combined
V_total = V₁ + V₂ (never subtract volumes)
Volumes are additive. Only surface areas require subtraction of hidden portions. Subtracting volume is a fundamental conceptual error.
Not converting units before calculation
Convert cm → m or mm → cm first
Mixed units (some dimensions in cm, others in mm) are a trap. Always unify units before substituting into any formula.

Concept-Building Questions

Original questions crafted to deepen understanding — not from the textbook. Click any question to reveal the full solution.

Concept A
Identifying Visible vs Hidden Surfaces
A1 A hemisphere of radius 3.5 cm is placed on top of a cylinder of the same radius and height 8 cm. What is the total surface area visible from the outside? (π = 22/7)
Identify the solid: Hemisphere on top of a cylinder. Same radius r = 3.5 cm, cylinder height h = 8 cm.
Visible surfaces: (1) CSA of cylinder (side), (2) Curved surface of hemisphere (top), (3) Bottom circular base of cylinder. The top circle of the cylinder and the flat face of the hemisphere are joined — both are hidden.
CSA of cylinder: 2πrh = 2 × (22/7) × 3.5 × 8 = 2 × 22 × 0.5 × 8 = 176 cm²
CSA of hemisphere: 2πr² = 2 × (22/7) × 3.5² = 2 × (22/7) × 12.25 = 77 cm²
Base circle of cylinder: πr² = (22/7) × 12.25 = 38.5 cm²
Total SA = 176 + 77 + 38.5 = 291.5 cm²
✅ Total Visible Surface Area = 291.5 cm²
A2 A small conical cap is placed exactly over the top circular face of a cylinder of radius 4 cm and height 10 cm. The cone has the same base radius and a height of 3 cm. Find the outer surface area of the combined solid.
Given: Cylinder r = 4 cm, h = 10 cm. Cone base r = 4 cm, height = 3 cm.
Slant height of cone: l = √(r² + h²) = √(16 + 9) = √25 = 5 cm
Visible surfaces: CSA of cylinder + CSA of cone + Bottom base of cylinder. (Top of cylinder and base of cone are joined — hidden.)
CSA of cylinder: 2πrh = 2π × 4 × 10 = 80π cm²
CSA of cone: πrl = π × 4 × 5 = 20π cm²
Bottom base: πr² = π × 16 = 16π cm²
Total = (80 + 20 + 16)π = 116π ≈ 364.57 cm²
✅ Outer Surface Area = 116π ≈ 364.57 cm²
Concept B
Surface Area of Complex Combinations
B1 A cuboid of dimensions 20 cm × 15 cm × 10 cm has a hemispherical hollow scooped out from the top face, with the hemisphere's flat face being a circle of radius 5 cm centred in the top face. Find the total outer surface area.
Setup: Cuboid l = 20, b = 15, h = 10 cm. Hemisphere of r = 5 cm removed from top.
TSA of cuboid (full): 2(lb + bh + lh) = 2(300 + 150 + 200) = 2 × 650 = 1300 cm²
Top face area: l × b = 20 × 15 = 300 cm²
Circle removed from top: πr² = π × 25 = 25π cm²
Effective top face: 300 − 25π cm² (the rim around the hollow)
CSA of hemispherical hollow (inside, now visible): 2πr² = 2π × 25 = 50π cm²
Total SA = (1300 − 25π) + 50π = 1300 + 25π ≈ 1300 + 78.54 ≈ 1378.54 cm²
✅ Total Outer Surface Area ≈ 1378.54 cm²
B2 Two identical cones, each of radius 6 cm and height 8 cm, are joined base-to-base to form a double cone (bicone). Find the total surface area and total volume of the bicone.
Each cone: r = 6 cm, h = 8 cm. l = √(36 + 64) = √100 = 10 cm
Visible surface: Only the curved surfaces of both cones. The two base circles are joined — completely hidden inside.
CSA of one cone: πrl = π × 6 × 10 = 60π cm²
Total Surface Area = 2 × 60π = 120π ≈ 376.99 cm²
Volume of one cone: (1/3)πr²h = (1/3)π × 36 × 8 = 96π cm³
Total Volume = 2 × 96π = 192π ≈ 603.19 cm³
✅ Total SA = 120π ≈ 376.99 cm² | Total Volume = 192π ≈ 603.19 cm³
Concept C
Volume of Combined Solids
C1 A solid is made by placing a cone of radius 5 cm and height 12 cm on top of a cylinder of the same radius and height 15 cm. Find the total volume of the solid. (Use π = 3.14)
Identify: Cone (r = 5, h = 12) on top of Cylinder (r = 5, h = 15).
Volume of cylinder: πr²h = 3.14 × 25 × 15 = 3.14 × 375 = 1177.5 cm³
Volume of cone: (1/3)πr²h = (1/3) × 3.14 × 25 × 12 = 3.14 × 100 = 314 cm³
Total Volume = 1177.5 + 314 = 1491.5 cm³
✅ Total Volume = 1491.5 cm³
C2 A wooden toy is made by fixing a hemisphere of radius 3.5 cm under a cone of the same base radius and height 4 cm. Find the total volume of wood used. (π = 22/7)
Given: Hemisphere r = 3.5 cm, Cone r = 3.5 cm, h = 4 cm.
Volume of hemisphere: (2/3)πr³ = (2/3) × (22/7) × 3.5³ = (2/3) × (22/7) × 42.875 = (2/3) × 134.75 = 89.83 cm³
Volume of cone: (1/3)πr²h = (1/3) × (22/7) × 12.25 × 4 = (1/3) × (22/7) × 49 = (1/3) × 154 = 51.33 cm³
Total Volume ≈ 89.83 + 51.33 = 141.17 cm³
✅ Total Volume of wood ≈ 141.17 cm³
Concept D
Real-World Application Problems
D1 A circus tent is in the form of a cylinder surmounted by a cone. The diameter of the base is 42 m, the cylinder is 8 m high and the conical portion has a slant height of 15 m. Find the area of canvas needed to make the tent. (π = 22/7)
Given: d = 42 m → r = 21 m, cylinder h = 8 m, cone slant l = 15 m.
Canvas needed = CSA of cylinder + CSA of cone (no base — tent is open at bottom)
CSA of cylinder: 2πrh = 2 × (22/7) × 21 × 8 = 2 × 22 × 3 × 8 = 1056 m²
CSA of cone: πrl = (22/7) × 21 × 15 = 22 × 3 × 15 = 990 m²
Total canvas = 1056 + 990 = 2046 m²
✅ Canvas needed = 2046 m²
D2 An ice-cream cone is a combination of a cone and a hemisphere at the open end, both of radius 3.5 cm. The cone has a height of 12 cm. If the ice cream is filled to the brim and also forms a hemispherical scoop on top, find the total volume of ice cream. (π = 22/7)
Given: Cone r = 3.5 cm, h = 12 cm. Hemispherical scoop r = 3.5 cm.
Volume of cone: (1/3) × (22/7) × (3.5)² × 12 = (1/3) × (22/7) × 12.25 × 12 = (1/3) × 462 = 154 cm³
Volume of hemisphere: (2/3) × (22/7) × (3.5)³ = (2/3) × (22/7) × 42.875 = (2/3) × 134.75 ≈ 89.83 cm³
Total Volume = 154 + 89.83 = 243.83 cm³
✅ Total ice cream volume ≈ 243.83 cm³

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