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A spherical cone is a portion of a sphere or of a ball defined by a conical boundary with apex at the center of the sphere.
One example of a real-life object that has a similar shape to a spherical cone is the nose cone of a rocket. The nose cone is often designed in the shape of a spherical cone to reduce air resistance and improve aerodynamics. Another example is the shape of some types of lampshades that have a spherical cone structure.
Easily calculate the surface area of a spherical cone with step-by-step guidance using our free calculator below.
The formula for determining the surface area of a spherical cone is defined as:
\(SA\): the surface area of the spherical cone
\(r\): the radius of the sphere
\(r_2\): the radius of the bottom cap
\(h\): the distance between the top and bottom caps
The SI unit of surface area is: \(square \text{ } meter\text{ }(m^2)\)
Find \(SA\)
Use this calculator to determine the surface area of a spherical cone with height and the radii given.
the radius of the bottom cap
the distance between the top and bottom caps
