Frequently Asked Questions about Combined Solids’ Surface Area
What is the meaning of surface area of solid?
The surface area of an object is the sum of all the surfaces on its exterior.
What is a combination of solids?
A combination of solids is a solid that is formed by putting together individual objects/solids.
How to calculate the surface area of a combination of solids?
The surface area of a combination of solids can be calculated by adding the surface areas of individual parts that make the combined solid.
What are some real life examples of combinations of solids?
A few examples include, capsules, buckets, rockets, toy car, etc.
Why is it important to find the surface area of combined solids?
Finding the surface area of a combination of solids is helpful in real-life situations such as resource approximation, design optimisation, etc.
Surface Area of a Combination of Solids
All of us who study the chapters on surface area calculation have at least once wondered how to find the surface area of everyday objects like pencils, buckets, earthen pots and medicine capsules, isn’t it? Well, it isn’t as difficult as it seems- because these objects can be simplified as a combination of simple solid shapes. By the end of this article, you will thoroughly understand how to find the surface area of a combination of solids, right from the basics.
Table of Content
- What is Surface Area?
- Total Surface Area (TSA)
- Curved Surface Area (CSA)
- Surface Areas of Basic Solids
- Surface Area of Combinations of Solids
- Combination of Two Solids
- Combination of Three Solids
- Solved Problems on Surface Area of Combinations of Solids
- What about irregular shapes?
- Application in Real-Life Examples
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