What is the total surface area of a right circular cone whose height is 14 cm and base radius is 7 cm?
Aptitude
Volume and Surface Area
Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
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A498.35 cm^2 (approx.)
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B506.00 cm^2 (approx.)
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C484.00 cm^2 (approx.)
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D512.00 cm^2 (approx.)
Answer
Correct Answer: 498.35 cm^2 (approx.)
Explanation
Problem Restatement
Find the total surface area (TSA) of a right circular cone given its height and base radius.
Given data
- Height, h = 14 cm
- Radius, r = 7 cm
- Slant height, l = √(r^2 + h^2)
Concept / Formula
- Slant height: l = √(r^2 + h^2)
- Total surface area: TSA = πr(l + r)
Step-by-step calculation
l = √(7^2 + 14^2) = √(49 + 196) = √245 = 7√5 ≈ 15.652TSA = π × 7 × (15.652 + 7)Using π = 22/7 → TSA = (22/7) × 7 × 22.652 = 22 × 22.652 = 498.35 cm^2 (approx.)
Checks & Notes
- Using exact form: TSA = 49π(√5 + 1) cm^2.
- Always include both lateral area and base area when TSA is asked.
Final Answer
Total surface area ≈ 498.35 cm^2.