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Calculating surface area and volume of 3D shapes
Geometry and measures • Mensuration and calculation
Key concepts
What you'll likely be quizzed about
- The surface area of a cube is calculated using the formula A = 6a², where 'a' represents the length of a side.
- This formula arises because a cube consists of six identical square faces.
- For example, a cube with a side length of 4 cm has a surface area of 6(4)² = 96 cm².
- This area quantifies the total area that the surface of the cube occupies.
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