The volume of a sphere is 288π cm3. Find its surface area.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 144π cm2
Given:
Volume of sphere = 288π cm3.
Formula used:
Volume of sphere = (4/3)πr3 ---- (1)
Surface area of sphere = 4πr2 ----- (2)
Calculations:
Using equation (1), we get
⇒ (4/3)πr3 = 288π
⇒ r3 = 216
⇒ r = 6
Using equation (2), we get
Surface area of sphere = 4πr2
⇒ 4 × π × 36
⇒ 144π cm2