This topic focuses on identifying the correct geometric shape based on given formulas for surface area. It is part of an introductory unit on the geometry of complex 3D shapes, including spheres, cones, rectangular pyramids, and cylinders. The questions require matching the surface area formula presented for some of these shapes and choosing the correct shape from provided options. This practice enhances understanding of surface area calculations and the recognition of formulas associated with various three-dimensional shapes.

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Surface Area - All - Formula to Shape Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Surface Area - All - Formula to Shape (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Geometry - Volume and Surface Area of Complex 3D Shapes - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/geometry_cylinders_intro/
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A LaTex expression showing SA = 4 Pi r to the power of 2
What shape would this formula calculate the surface area for?
a
Sphere
b
Cone
2
What shape would this formula calculate the surface area for?
A LaTex expression showing SA = Pi r (r + square root of h to the power of 2 + r to the power of 2 )
a
Cone
b
Sphere
3
What shape would this formula calculate the surface area for?
A LaTex expression showing SA = lw + l square root of (w over 2 ) to the power of 2 + h to the power of 2 + w square root of (l over 2 ) to the power of 2 + h to the power of 2
a
Rectangular Pyramid
b
Cone
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What shape would this formula calculate the surface area for?
A LaTex expression showing SA = 2 Pi r h + 2 Pi r to the power of 2
a
Cylinder
b
Sphere