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How to Calculate the Surface Area of a Sphere

Subject: Mathematics

Book: Maths Mastery

The total surface area of a sphere, often used for planetary or ball measurements, is given by 4πr², where r is the sphere’s radius. For example, if a sphere has a radius of 6 cm, its surface area is 4π × 6² = 144π cm². This calculation is instrumental in many scientific and engineering fields (e.g., heat transfer, atmospheric analysis) and everyday contexts like manufacturing spherical tanks or sports equipment. Familiarity with this formula complements the sphere volume formula to provide a full understanding of spherical geometry.

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