Math Problem Statement

Find the volume of a sphere with a radius of 7.4cm . (Note: Take the value of π as 3.14 .) Round your answer to the nearest thousandth, if necessary.

Solution

To find the volume of a sphere, we use the formula:

V=43πr3V = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3

Where:

  • VV is the volume,
  • π\pi is approximately 3.14, and
  • rr is the radius of the sphere.

Given that the radius r=7.4cmr = 7.4 \, \text{cm}, we can substitute this into the formula:

V=43×3.14×(7.4)3V = \frac{4}{3} \times 3.14 \times (7.4)^3

First, calculate 7.437.4^3:

7.43=7.4×7.4×7.4=405.2247.4^3 = 7.4 \times 7.4 \times 7.4 = 405.224

Now, calculate the volume:

V=43×3.14×405.224V = \frac{4}{3} \times 3.14 \times 405.224 V=43×1277.82136V = \frac{4}{3} \times 1277.82136 V=1703.7618V = 1703.7618

Rounding to the nearest thousandth:

V1703.762cm3V \approx 1703.762 \, \text{cm}^3

So, the volume of the sphere is approximately 1703.762 cm³.

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you calculate the surface area of a sphere?
  2. What is the formula for the volume of a cone?
  3. How does the volume of a sphere change if the radius is doubled?
  4. How do you convert cubic centimeters to liters?
  5. What happens to the volume of a sphere if the radius is reduced by half?

Tip: When working with the volume of a sphere, always remember that the cubic power of the radius significantly impacts the volume, so small changes in the radius lead to large changes in the result.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Volume of a Sphere

Formulas

V = (4/3)πr^3

Theorems

Volume of a Sphere

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9