Cube volume from space diagonal: The space diagonal of a cube is (14 × √3) cm. Find the volume of the cube (in cm3).
Aptitude
Volume and Surface Area
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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A2744√3 cm3
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B2744 cm3
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C588 cm3
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D3528 cm3
Answer
Correct Answer: 2744 cm3
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Again we relate a cube’s space diagonal to its edge and then compute the volume. This is a direct geometry formula application.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Space diagonal d = 14√3 cm
- For a cube: d = a√3, volume V = a^3
Concept / Approach:
- Solve for edge a, then compute V = a^3.
Step-by-Step Solution:
d = a√3 ⇒ a = d / √3 = (14√3)/√3 = 14.V = a^3 = 14^3 = 2744 cm3.Verification / Alternative check:
Check order: 14^2=196, 14^3=196*14=2744, consistent.Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- 2744√3 cm3: Incorrectly carries the √3 into volume.
- 588 cm3, 3528 cm3: Not equal to a^3 for any integer a here.
Common Pitfalls:
- Mistaking face diagonal (a√2) for space diagonal (a√3).
- Forgetting to cube the edge length.
Final Answer:
2744 cm3