Spheres

Definition:

In space, the set of all points that are a given distance from a given point, called the center.

A sphere is formed by revolving a circle about its diameter.

Spheres special segments & lines

Radius: A segment whose endpoints are the center of the sphere and a point on the sphere.
Chord: A segment whose endpoints are on the sphere. Diameter: A chord that contains the spheres center. Tangent: A line that intersects the sphere in exactly one point. Diameter

Tangent
Chord Radius
2

Surface Area & Volume of Sphere

Surface Area (SA) = 4 r2
Volume (V) =

4 3 r 3
2 2

Example: Find the surface area and volume of the sphere.

S . A 4 12 576 cm 4 3 3 V 12 2304 cm 3
3

Great Circle & Hemisphere

Great Circle: For a given sphere, the intersection of the sphere and a plane that contains the center of the sphere.
Hemisphere: One of the two parts into which a great circle separates a given sphere. Great Circle

Hemisphere
4

Surface Area & Volume of Hemisphere

Find the surface area and volume of the following solid (Hemisphere).

S . A of Sphere 4 102 400 400 S . A of Hemisphere 200 cm 2 2 4 V of Sphere 103 1333.3 3 1333.3 V of Hemisphere 666.7 cm3 2

10 cm