Cylinder Geometry Worksheet
Explore the properties, surface area, and volume of cylinders with this Grade 8 math worksheet.
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Cylinder Geometry
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1. What are the two main measurements needed to calculate the volume of a cylinder?
2. Describe the shape of the bases of a cylinder.
3. The formula for the volume of a cylinder is V = πr²h, where 'r' stands for the and 'h' stands for the .
4. The lateral surface area of a cylinder is the area of its surface, excluding the bases.
5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a cylinder?
Two circular bases
Curved lateral surface
Polyhedral faces
Parallel bases
6. Calculate the volume and total surface area of the cylinder shown below. Use π ≈ 3.14.
Volume:
Total Surface Area:
7. Doubling the radius of a cylinder will double its volume.
True
False
8. The net of a cylinder consists of two circles and one rectangle.
True
False
9. A cylindrical can has a radius of 4 cm and a height of 12 cm. If the can is filled with water, what is the volume of water it can hold? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
10. A worker needs to paint the lateral surface of a cylindrical pillar that is 3 meters high and has a diameter of 1 meter. What is the area the worker needs to paint? (Use π ≈ 3.14)