Mensuration and Surface Analysis · Geometry & Measurement

Surface Area of Solids

Determining the total and lateral surface area of cubes, cuboids, and cylinders.

Key Questions

  1. 1What is the difference between lateral surface area and total surface area in practical applications like painting a room?
  2. 2How does the net of a 3D shape help us calculate its surface area?
  3. 3Why is the surface area of a cylinder dependent on both its radius and height?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Mensuration - Surface Area of Solids - Class 8
Class: Class 8
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Mensuration and Surface Analysis
Period: Geometry & Measurement

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