Question 1
Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ and justify your answer in the following :
Two identical solid hemispheres of equal base radius r cm are stuck together along their bases. The total surface area of the combination 6πr2.
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Solution
The given statement is false.
Curved surface area of a hemisphere =2πr2 Here, two identical solid hemispheres of equal radius are stuck together . So. Base of both hemispheres is common. ∴ Total surface area of the combination =2πr2+2πr2=4πr2