Name/s: JEAN A.

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Subject: DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS

VOLUME OF A SPHERE
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I. Content

The volume of a sphere is the capacity it has. It is the space occupied by the sphere. The
volume of a sphere is measured in cubic units, such as m3, cm3, in3, etc. The shape of the
sphere is round and three-dimensional. It has three axes as x-axis, y-axis and z-axis which
defines its shape. All the things like football and basketball are examples of the sphere
which have volume.

The formula to find the volume of sphere is given by:

Volume of sphere = 4/3 πr3 [Cubic units]

Let us see how to derive the dimensional formula for the volume of a sphere.

Derivation:

The volume of a Sphere can be easily obtained using the integration method.

Assume that the volume of the sphere is made up of numerous thin circular disks which are
arranged one over the other as shown in the figure given above. The circular disks have
continuously varying diameters which are placed with the centres collinearly. Now, choose
any one of the disks. A thin disk has radius “r” and the thickness “dy” which is located at a
distance of y from the x-axis. Thus, the volume can be written as the product of the area of
the circle and its thickness dy.

Also, the radius of the circular disc “r” can be expressed in terms of the vertical dimension
(y) using the Pythagoras theorem.
Thus, the volume of the disc element, dV can be expressed by:

dV =(πr2)dy

dV =π (R2-y2) dy

Thus, the total volume of the sphere can be given by:

Now, substitute the limits:

Simplify the above expression, we get:

Thus, the dimensional formula of volume of the sphere is

cubic units.

How to Calculate Volume of Sphere?

The volume of sphere is the space occupied within it. It can be calculated using the above
formula, which we have already derived. To find the volume of a given sphere follow the
steps below:

Check with the radius of the given sphere. If the diameter of the sphere is known, then
divide it by 2, to get the radius
Find the cube of the radius r3
Now multiply it with (4/3)π
The final answer will be the volume of sphere
Let us see some examples of calculating the volume of spheres of different dimensions.

Examples on Volume of Sphere

Q.1: Find the volume of a sphere whose radius is 3 cm?

Solution :

Given: Radius, r = cm

Volume of a sphere = 4/3 πr3 cubic units

V = 4/3 x 3.14 x 33

V = 4/3 x 3.14 x 3 x 3 x 3
 V = 113.04 cm3

Q.2: Find the volume of sphere whose diameter is 10 cm.

Solution: Given, diameter = 10 cm

So, radius = diameter/2 = 10/2 = 5 cm

As per the formula of sphere volume, we know;

Volume = 4/3 πr3 cubic units

V = 4/3 π 53

V = 4/3 x 22/7 x 5 x 5 x 5

V = 4/3 x 22/7 x 125

V = 523.8 cu.cm.

II. Reflection/Insights

What is the Sphere's Volume?

The volume of a sphere is the amount of space that the sphere occupies. A sphere is a three-
dimensional round solid figure with every point on its surface being equidistant from its
center. The fixed distance is known as the sphere's radius, and the fixed point is known as
the sphere's center. The shape of the circle will change as we rotate it. Thus, the three-
dimensional shape sphere is formed by rotating the two-dimensional object known as a
circle. The volume of a spherical object can be calculated using Archimedes' principle. It
states that the volume of a solid object can be calculated by immersing it in a container
filled with water. Because the flow of water from the container equals the volume of the
spherical object.

When we talk about the volume of a sphere, we are referring to its capacity. It is the space
that the sphere occupies. The volume of a sphere is expressed in cubic units such as m3,
cm3, in3, and so on. The sphere has a round and three-dimensional shape. It has three axes
that define its shape: the x-axis, the y-axis, and the z-axis. Football and basketball are two
examples of spheres with volume. Because the cross-section of the sphere is a circle, the
volume here depends on the diameter of the radius of the sphere. The area or region of a
sphere's outer surface is defined as its surface area. To calculate the volume of a sphere,
whose radius is 'r,' use the formula: Volume of a sphere = 4/3 r3. A circle and a sphere are
both round shapes. The difference between the two shapes is that a circle is two-
dimensional and a sphere is three-dimensional, which is why we can measure the volume
and area of a sphere.

It will take time to derive a formula and solve a problem, and you will need reading
comprehension to understand the entire concept. So let us continue to learn.
III. References

https://byjus.com/maths/volume-of-sphere/