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Question 1
Consider these two cylinders.

(The diagram features two cylinders, labeled Cylinder A and Cylinder B. Cylinder A has dimensions indicating a height of 10 inches and a diameter of 3 inches, while Cylinder B also shows similar measurements. The design visually compares the sizes or characteristics of both cylinders.)

A student says the two cylinders have the same surface area. The surface area of Cylinder B is 251.2 square inches. Complete the following steps to determine if the student is correct.

Remember to use 3.14 for π. Do not round the answer. The formula chart is at the bottom of the page.

(7 points)
Radius of Cylinder A =
inches Area of ONE Circular Face of Cylinder A =
square inches

Total Area of the Circular Faces of Cylinder A =
square inches

Circumference of Cylinder A =
inches Height of Cylinder A =
inches

Area of the Lateral Face of Cylinder A =
square inches

Total Surface Area of Cylinder A =
square inches

Question 2
(1 point)
The surface area of Cylinder A
the surface area of Cylinder B.

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Question 1
Consider these two cylinders.

A student says the two cylinders have the same surface area. The surface area of Cylinder B is 251.2 square inches. Complete the following steps to determine if the student is correct.

Remember to use 3.14 for π. Do not round the answer. The formula chart is at the bottom of the page.

(7 points)
Radius of Cylinder A =
inches Area of ONE Circular Face of Cylinder A =
square inches

Total Area of the Circular Faces of Cylinder A =
square inches

Circumference of Cylinder A =
inches Height of Cylinder A =
inches

Area of the Lateral Face of Cylinder A =
square inches

Total Surface Area of Cylinder A =
square inches

Question 2
(1 point)
The surface area of Cylinder A
the surface area of Cylinder B.

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1 answer

To determine if the two cylinders have the same surface area, we will calculate the surface area of Cylinder A using the provided dimensions.

Given for Cylinder A:

  • Height (h) = 10 inches
  • Diameter = 3 inches
  • Radius (r) = Diameter / 2 = 3 inches / 2 = 1.5 inches

Step 1: Calculate the Area of One Circular Face

The area \( A_c \) of one circular face of a cylinder is given by the formula: \[ A_c = \pi r^2 \] Substituting \( \pi = 3.14 \) and \( r = 1.5 \): \[ A_c = 3.14 \times (1.5)^2 = 3.14 \times 2.25 = 7.065 \text{ square inches} \]

Step 2: Total Area of the Circular Faces

Since there are two circular faces: \[ \text{Total Area of Circular Faces} = 2 \times A_c = 2 \times 7.065 = 14.13 \text{ square inches} \]

Step 3: Calculate the Circumference of Cylinder A

The circumference \( C \) of the base of the cylinder is given by: \[ C = 2\pi r \] Substituting \( r = 1.5 \): \[ C = 2 \times 3.14 \times 1.5 = 9.42 \text{ inches} \]

Step 4: Calculate the Area of the Lateral Face

The area \( A_l \) of the lateral face of the cylinder is given by: \[ A_l = C \times h \] Substituting \( C = 9.42 \) and \( h = 10 \): \[ A_l = 9.42 \times 10 = 94.2 \text{ square inches} \]

Step 5: Total Surface Area of Cylinder A

The total surface area \( A_s \) of the cylinder is given by: \[ A_s = \text{Total Area of Circular Faces} + \text{Area of Lateral Face} \] Substituting the values: \[ A_s = 14.13 + 94.2 = 108.33 \text{ square inches} \]

Summary of Results for Cylinder A:

  • Radius of Cylinder A = 1.5 inches
  • Area of ONE Circular Face of Cylinder A = 7.065 square inches
  • Total Area of the Circular Faces of Cylinder A = 14.13 square inches
  • Circumference of Cylinder A = 9.42 inches
  • Height of Cylinder A = 10 inches
  • Area of the Lateral Face of Cylinder A = 94.2 square inches
  • Total Surface Area of Cylinder A = 108.33 square inches

Question 2

Now we can compare the surface area of Cylinder A to that of Cylinder B.

The surface area of Cylinder B = 251.2 square inches.

The surface area of Cylinder A (108.33 square inches) is less than the surface area of Cylinder B (251.2 square inches).

Final Answer:

The statement regarding the surface area of Cylinder A compared to Cylinder B is: The surface area of Cylinder A is less than the surface area of Cylinder B.