Volume of a Cylinder Worksheet
Calculate the volume of cylinders using the formula V = πr²h, including problems with varying units and real-world applications.
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Volume of a Cylinder
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Read each question carefully and calculate the volume of each cylinder. Use π ≈ 3.14 and round your answers to two decimal places where necessary.
1. Calculate the volume of a cylinder with a radius of 5 cm and a height of 10 cm.
2. A cylindrical can has a diameter of 8 inches and a height of 15 inches. What is its volume?
3. The formula for the volume of a cylinder is V = , where 'r' stands for the and 'h' stands for the .
4. If the radius of a cylinder is doubled while the height remains constant, the volume will be times larger.
5. Which of the following best describes the shape of the base of a cylinder?
Square
Triangle
Circle
Rectangle
6. A water tank is shaped like a cylinder with a height of 2 meters and a radius of 0.5 meters. How many liters of water can it hold? (1 m³ = 1000 liters)