Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Surface area and volume

Surface area and volume — practice question

A rectangular piece of paper $ABCD$ is formed into an open cylinder by making edge $AB$ meet edge $DC$. $AD = 28\,\text{cm}$ and $AB = 20\,\text{cm}$.
(a(i))[2]

Show that the cylinder radius is $4.46\,\text{cm}$, correct to $3$ significant figures.

(a(ii))[2]

Calculate the cylinder's volume.

(a(iii))[3]

Calculate the angle made by $AN$ with the base of the cylinder.

(b)[5]

Calculate the cone's slant height.

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