There are 2 identical cubes each having a total surface area equal to ‘A’. Let ‘S’ be the surface area of the solid obtained by joining these 2 cubes end to end. Which of the following statements is true?
There are 2 identical cubes each having a total surface area equal to ‘A’. Let ‘S’ be the surface area of the solid obtained by joining these 2 cubes end to end. Which of the following statements is true?
The correct option is C S < 2A
When 2 cubes are joined end to end it can be easily figured out that the ends of the 2 cubes which are joined together will not be visible after joining. But all the other faces will remain visible.
The total surface area of combined solid can be obtained by adding surface areas of individual cubes and then subtracting the surface areas of one face of each cube which have become hidden due to joining. The combined solid will be a cuboid whose height and breadth will be same as cube’s side. The length of cuboid will be summation of lengths sides of each cube.
S < 2A
When 2 cubes are joined end to end it can be easily figured out that the ends of the 2 cubes which are joined together will not be visible after joining. But all the other faces will remain visible.
The total surface area of combined solid can be obtained by adding surface areas of individual cubes and then subtracting the surface areas of one face of each cube which have become hidden due to joining. The combined solid will be a cuboid whose height and breadth will be same as cube’s side. The length of cuboid will be summation of lengths sides of each cube.
