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Surface area of sphere to volume ratio (S/V):

Answer: 3/r.

  • A 3/r
  • B 4/r
  • C r
  • D 3r

Correct answer: A. 3/r

Explanation: S = 4πr², V = (4/3)πr³. S/V = 4πr² / (4πr³/3) = 3/r.

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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