A planetarium dome in Kolkata is a hemisphere of inner radius 21 m. It is to be carpeted on the curved inner surface and the flat circular floor. Find the total area to be carpeted (take π = 22/7). (CSA = curved surface area, TSA = total surface area)
Class 9Surface Area of a SphereMensuration
A4158m2
B2772m2
C1386m2
D5544m2
Step-by-Step Solution
Total = TSA of hemisphere = 3*π*r2=3∗(22/7)∗21×21=3×22×3×21=4158m2.
Answer: A) 4158m2
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