Math Problem Statement
If the surface area of a spherical moon is 3600 pi square miles, what is this moon's volume in cubic miles? (The surface area of a sphere is , where is the radius of the sphere)
Solution
The formula for the surface area of a sphere is given by:
where is the radius of the sphere. We are given that the surface area is square miles. So, we can set up the equation:
Now, divide both sides by :
Next, divide both sides by 4:
Take the square root of both sides to find :
Now that we know the radius, we can find the volume of the sphere using the formula:
Substitute miles:
First, calculate :
Now substitute that into the volume formula:
Thus, the volume of the moon is:
If you want the volume in decimal form, it is approximately:
Would you like further details or have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions to explore:
- How does the volume of a sphere change if its radius doubles?
- What is the relationship between the surface area and volume of a sphere?
- How can we calculate the surface area if we are given only the volume?
- What is the volume of a sphere with a surface area of square miles?
- How does the formula for a sphere's volume compare with that of a cylinder?
Tip: When scaling dimensions in geometry (like doubling the radius of a sphere), note that surface area scales with the square of the radius, while volume scales with the cube of the radius!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Spheres
Surface Area
Volume
Formulas
Surface area of a sphere: A = 4πr²
Volume of a sphere: V = (4/3)πr³
Theorems
Formulas for the surface area and volume of a sphere
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12