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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will find the volume of a cylinder in terms of pi or to 3 significant figures. We will learn the formula for finding the volume of a cylinder and practise using it when given either the radius or diameter of a cylinder and its height.
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3 Questions
Q1.
Work out the volume of the cylinder. Give your answer to 1 decimal place.

12.6 cm³
377.0 cm³
94.2 cm³
Q2.
Work out the volume of the cylinder. Give your answer in terms of π

300π m³
360π m³
720π m³
Q3.
The image shows part of a cylinder with the radius given. Work out the volume of the object. Give your answer to 1 decimal place.

1,615.6 cm³
25,849.0 cm³
6,462.3 cm³