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Calculate The Surface Area of A Cone

Last updated: Saturday, June 24, 2023
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The surface area of a cone is the sum of the curved surface area and the base area. The curved surface area of a cone is the lateral area, which is the area of the cone excluding the base. The base area of a cone is simply the area of the circle that forms its base.

Real-life examples of cones include traffic cones, ice cream cones, and the shape of a volcano. Calculating the surface area of a cone is useful in various fields, such as engineering, architecture, and construction. For example, when designing a traffic cone, the surface area is important to ensure the cone is visible and stable. In architecture, the surface area of a cone-shaped roof is considered to determine the amount of materials needed for construction.

The formula for determining the surface area of a cone is defined as:
\(SA\) \(=\) \(\pi\) \(\cdot\) \(r\) \(\cdot\) \(l\) \(+\) \(\pi\) \(\cdot\) \(r^2\)
\(SA\): the surface area of the cone
\(r\): the radius of the base
\(h\): the length of the height
The SI unit of surface area is: \(square \text{ } meter\text{ }(m^2)\)
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