Lateral Area Worksheet
Calculate the lateral surface area of various 3D geometric shapes including cylinders, cones, and prisms.
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Lateral Area Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and calculate the lateral surface area for each given shape. Show all your work. Use π ≈ 3.14 where necessary.
1. Calculate the lateral surface area of a cylinder with a radius of 5 cm and a height of 12 cm.
2. Find the lateral surface area of a cone with a radius of 3 inches and a slant height of 7 inches.
3. A rectangular prism has a length of 8 meters, a width of 4 meters, and a height of 10 meters. What is its lateral surface area?
4. Which formula is used to calculate the lateral surface area of a cylinder?
2πrh
πr²h
2πr(r+h)
1/3πr²h
5. The lateral surface area of a cone is given by the formula , where 'r' is the radius and 'l' is the .
6. The lateral surface area of a prism includes the area of its bases.
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