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A sphere is inscribed in a cube of side a. Radius of sphere =

Answer: a/2.

  • A a
  • B a/2
  • C a√2/2
  • D a/4

Correct answer: B. a/2

Explanation: Inscribed sphere touches all 6 faces. Diameter = side of cube = a. Radius = a/2.

Cylinder, Cone, SphereV=πr²hCSA=2πrhV=⅓πr²hCSA=πrlV=4/3πr³SA=4πr²

Three standard 3D solids and their key formulas: a cylinder's volume scales with the full height, a cone's volume is exactly one-third of the cylinder with the same base and height, and a sphere's volume and surface area both follow distinct r-based formulas worth memorising separately.

Concept context

Perimeters, areas, and volumes of 2D and 3D shapes

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