by Maria Gloria G.
Gabunada BSEd Math 4 2011 2012
What is a
What is a
Is the sum of the areas of all the faces of a solid.
What is a
The unit for surface area is expressed in square units.
Recall:
A rectangular prism is a solid (3-dimensional) object which has six faces that are rectangles. Area of a rectangular prism is given by the formula:
A = LW
Length (L) Width (W) Height (H) W
A1 = LW
A2 = L H
A3 = LW
A4 = L H L
Length (L) Width (W)
To get the surface area of a rectangular prism (SAr):
A1 = LW
SAr = A1 + A2 + A3 + A4 + A5 + A6
A2 = L H
Height (H)
A3 = LW
A4 = L H L
Length (L) Width (W)
To get the surface area of a rectangular prism (SAr):
A1 = LW
SAr = A1 + A2 + A3 + A4 + A5 + A6
Note: A1 = A3 ; A2 = A4 ; A5 = A6
A2 = L H
Height (H)
SAr = 2A1 + 2A2 + 2A5
A3 = LW
A4 = L H L
Length (L) Width (W)
To get the surface area of a rectangular prism (SAr):
A1 = LW
SAr = A1 + A2 + A3 + A4 + A5 + A6
Note: A1 = A3 ; A2 = A4 ; A5 = A6
A2 = L H
Height (H)
SAr = 2A1 + 2A2 + 2A5
By substitution, we get
A3 = LW
A4 = L H L
Example #1: Find the surface area of a rectangular prism whose length measures 7cm., width which measures 4cm. , and height which measures 2.5cm.
Example #1: Find the surface area of a rectangular prism whose length measures 7cm., width which measures 4cm. , and height which measures 2.5cm.
H = 2.5cm
Example #1:
Find the surface area of a rectangular prism whose length measures 7cm., width which measures 4cm. , and height which measures 2.5cm.
H = 2.5cm
Solution #1:
H = 2.5cm
Example #1:
SAr = 2LW +2WH + 2LH
SAr = 2(7cm)(4cm) + 2(4cm)(2.5cm) + 2(7cm)(2.5cm)
Find the surface area of a rectangular prism whose length measures 7cm., width which measures 4cm. , and height which measures 2.5cm.
SAr= 56cm2 + 20cm2 + 35cm2
SAr = 111 cm2
Recall:
a cube is a threedimensional solid object bounded by six square faces. Area of a square is given by the formula:
A = S2
To get the surface area of a cube Sac:
SAs = S2 + S2 + S2 + S2 + S2 + S2
As = S 2
As = S 2
As = S 2
A s = S2
As = S 2
As = S 2
To get the surface area of a cube Sac:
SAs = S2 + S2 + S2 + S2 + S2 + S2
As = S 2
As = S 2
As = S 2
A s = S2
By simplifying, we get
As = S 2
As = S 2
Example #2: find the surface area of a cube whose sides measure 3in.
Example #2: find the surface area of a cube whose sides measure 3in.
S = 3inches
Example #2: find the surface area of a cube whose sides measure 3in.
Solution #2: SA s = 6S2 SA s = 6(3in)2 SA s = 54in2
S = 3inches
Notice: It has a flat base and a flat top The base is the same as the top, and also inbetween Because it has a curved surface it is not a polyhedron.
When we cut the body of a cylinder, we obtain a rectangle.
Ac =r2
The formula for the area of a rectangle (Ar) is LxW
A right circular cylinder has 2 circular bases.
Ar = 2rh The formula for the area of a circle (Ac) is r2
Ac =r2
The length of the body of the cylinder is equal to the circumference of its circular bases.
L = 2r W = h (for height)
Ar = 2rh
To get the surface area of a right circular cylinder
Ac =r2
SA c = 2Ac + Ar SA c = 2r2 + LW SA c = 2r2 + 2rh
Ar = 2rh
Ac =r2
To get the surface area of a right circular cylinder
Ac =r2
SA c = 2Ac + Ar SA c = 2r2 + LW SA c = 2r2 + 2rh
By simplification, we obtain
Ar = 2rh
Ac =r2
Example #3: find the surface area of a right circular cylinder with a radius of 1.5 inches and a height of 5.2 inches.
Example #3:
r = 1.5in.
find the surface area of a right circular cylinder with a radius of 1.5 inches and a height of 5.2 inches.
h = 5.2in.
Example #3:
r = 1.5in.
find the surface area of a right circular cylinder with a radius of 1.5 inches and a height of 5.2 inches.
h = 5.2in.
Solution #3: SA = 2(r + h) SA s = 2(1.5in.)(1.5in.+ 5.2in.) SA s = 3in.(6.7in.) SA s = 201in2
Units count. Use the same units for all measurements. Surface Area of any prism is given by: Lateral area + Area of two ends
