Calculating the Surface Area and Volume of a Cylinder

Calculating the Surface Area and Volume of a Cylinder

Growing in popularity among students and educators alike, understanding the calculations of the surface area and volume of a cylinder is a fundamental part of geometry. This article will walk you through a practical example, illustrating how to calculate the curved surface area, the total surface area, and the volume of a cylinder with a specific diameter and height.

Understanding the Given Data

For our example, we have a cylinder with a specific diameter and height. Here is the given information:

Diameter and Radius

The diameter of the cylinder is 28 centimeters (cm).

To find the radius of the cylinder, we can use the formula:

[ text{Radius} frac{text{Diameter}}{2} frac{28 , text{cm}}{2} 14 , text{cm} ]

Calculating the Curved Surface Area (CSA)

The curved surface area (CSA) of a cylinder is the area of the side surface that forms a rectangle when unrolled. The formula for the curved surface area of a cylinder is:

[ text{CSA} 2 pi r h ]

Substituting the given values:

[ text{CSA} 2 times frac{22}{7} times 14 , text{cm} times 40 , text{cm} ]

Performing the calculations:

[ text{CSA} 2 times frac{22}{7} times 14 times 40 3520 , text{cm}^2 ]

Therefore, the curved surface area of the cylinder is 3520 square centimeters (cm2).

Calculating the Total Surface Area (TSA)

The total surface area (TSA) of a cylinder includes the curved surface area, the area of the two circular bases, and is given by the formula:

[ text{TSA} 2 pi r (r h) ]

Substituting the given values:

[ text{TSA} 2 times frac{22}{7} times 14 , text{cm} times (14 , text{cm} 40 , text{cm}) ]

Performing the calculations:

[ text{TSA} 2 times frac{22}{7} times 14 times 54 4752 , text{cm}^2 ]

Therefore, the total surface area of the cylinder is 4752 square centimeters (cm2).

Calculating the Volume

The volume of a cylinder is the space it occupies and is calculated by the formula:

[ text{Volume} pi r^2 h ]

Substituting the given values:

[ text{Volume} frac{22}{7} times 14 , text{cm} times 14 , text{cm} times 40 , text{cm} ]

Performing the calculations:

[ text{Volume} frac{22}{7} times 14 times 14 times 40 24640 , text{cm}^3 ]

Therefore, the volume of the cylinder is 24640 cubic centimeters (cm3).

Understanding how to calculate the surface area and volume of a cylinder not only enhances problem-solving skills but also provides a foundation for more advanced mathematical concepts. By practicing with concrete examples, students can improve their understanding and application of these important geometric principles.