The Power of Pythagoras · Geometry and Measurement
Volume of Spheres, Cones, and Cylinders
Developing and using formulas for the volume of curved solids to solve engineering and design problems.
Key Questions
- 1How is the volume of a cone related to the volume of a cylinder with the same base and height?
- 2Why does the volume formula for a sphere include a factor of four thirds?
- 3How does changing the radius of a cylinder affect its volume differently than changing its height?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Spatial Sense - Grade 8
Grade: Grade 8
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: The Power of Pythagoras
Period: Geometry and Measurement
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