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How to Calculate and Solve for the Area of an Ellipsoid | The Calculator Encyclopedia

The image above is an ellipsoid.

To compute the area of an ellipsoid, three essential parameters are needed and this parameters are axis (a), axis (b) and axis (c).

The formula for calculating the area of an ellipsoid:

A = 4π(^{(ab)1.6 + (ac)1.6 + (bc)1.6}⁄₃)^{1 / 1.6}

Where;
A = Area of the ellipsoid
a = Axis of the ellipsoid
b = Axis of the ellipsoid
c = Axis of the ellipsoid

Let’s solve an example;
Find the the area of an ellipsoid when the axis (a) of the ellipsoid is 12 cm, axis (b) of the ellipsoid is 6 cm and axis (c) of the ellipsoid is 2 cm.

This implies that;
a = Axis of the ellipsoid = 12 cm
b = Axis of the ellipsoid = 6 cm
c = Axis of the ellipsoid = 2 cm

A = 4π(^{(ab)1.6 + (ac)1.6 + (bc)1.6}⁄₃)^{1 / 1.6}
A = 4π(^{((12)(6))1.6 + ((12)(2))1.6 + ((6)(2))1.6}⁄₃)^{1 / 1.6}
A = 4π(^{((72)1.6 + (24)1.6 + (12)1.6)}⁄₃)^{1 / 1.6}
A = 4π(^{((936.98) + (161.56) + (53.29))}⁄₃)^{1 / 1.6}
A = 4π(^(1151.84)⁄₃)^{1 / 1.6}
A = 4π(383.946)^{1 / 1.6}
A = 4π(383.946)^0.625
A = 4π(41.2258)
A = (12.566)(41.2258)
A = 518.059

Therefore, the area of the ellipsoid is 518.059 cm².

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How to Calculate and Solve for the Axis and Volume of an Ellipsoid | The Calculator Encyclopedia

The image above is an ellipsoid.

To compute the volume of an ellipsoid, three essential parameters are needed and this parameters are axis (a), axis (b) and axis (c).

The formula for calculating the volume of an ellipsoid:

V = ^4πabc ⁄ ₃

Where;

V = Volume of the ellipsoid
a = Axis of the ellipsoid
b = Axis of the ellipsoid
c = Axis of the ellipsoid

Let’s solve an example;
Given that the axis of the ellipsoid (a) is 9 cm and axis of the ellipsoid (b) is 11 cm with the axis (c) of 14 cm. Find the volume of the ellipsoid?

This implies that;
a = Axis of the ellipsoid = 9 cm
b = Axis of the ellipsoid = 11 cm
c = Axis of the ellipsoid = 14 cm

V = ^4πabc ⁄ ₃
V = ^{4π(9 x 11 x 14)} ⁄ ₃
V = ^4π(1386) ⁄ ₃
V = ^{(12.56)(1386)} / ₃
V = ^{(17416.98967)} / ₃
V = 5805.66

Therefore, the volume of the ellipsoid is 5805.66 cm³.

Calculating the Axis (a) of an Ellipsoid using the Volume of the Ellipsoid, Axis (b) of the Ellipsoid and Axis (c) of the Ellipsoid.

a = ^V3 / _4πbc

Where;
a = Axis of the ellipsoid
V = Volume of the ellipsoid
b = Axis of the ellipsoid
c = Axis of the ellipsoid

Let’s solve an example;
Find the axis (a) of an ellipsoid when the volume of the ellipsoid is 280 cm³ with an axis (b) of 18 cm and axis (c) of 8 cm.

This implies that;
V = Volume of the ellipsoid = 280 cm³
b = Axis of the ellipsoid = 18 cm
c = Axis of the ellipsoid = 8 cm

a = ^V3 / _4πbc
a = ^{280 x 3} / _{(12.566)(18 x 8)}
a = ⁸⁴⁰ / _{(12.566)(144)}
a = ⁸⁴⁰ / _1809.504
a = 0.46

Therefore, the axis (a) of the ellipsoid is 0.46 cm.

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How to Calculate and Solve for the Radius, Height and Surface Area of a Spherical Segment | The Calculator Encyclopedia

The image above is a spherical segment.

To compute the surface area of a spherical segment requires two essential parameters which are the radius of the sphere (R) and the height (h).

The formula for calculating the surface area of the spherical segment:

A = 2πRh

Where;
A = Surface area of the spherical segment
R = Radius of the sphere
h = Height of the spherical segment

Let’s solve an example;
Find the surface area of a spherical segment when the radius of the sphere is 12 cm and the height is 16 cm.

This implies that;
R = Radius of the sphere = 12 cm
h = Height of the spherical segment = 16 cm

A = 2πRh
A = 2π (12 x 16)
A = 2π (192)
A = 6.28 (192)
A = 1206.37

Therefore, the surface area of the spherical segment is 1206.37 cm².

Calculating the Radius of the Sphere using the Surface Area of the Spherical Segment and the Height.

R = ^A / _2πh

Where;
R = Radius of the sphere
A = Surface area of the spherical segment
h = Height of the spherical segment

Let’s solve an example;
Find the radius of a sphere with a surface area of 300 cm² and a height of 12 cm.

This implies that;
A = Surface area of the spherical segment = 300 cm²
h = Height of the spherical segment = 12 cm

R = ^A / _2πh
R = ³⁰⁰ / _{2 x π x 12}
R = ³⁰⁰ / _75.41
R = 3.978

Therefore, the radius of the sphere is 3.978 cm.

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How to Calculate and Solve for the Volume of a Spherical Segment | Nickzom Calculator

The image above is a spherical segment.

To compute the volume of a spherical segment requires three essential parameters which are the radius of the spherical segment base (r₁), radius of the spherical segment (r₂) and height (h).

The formula for calculating the volume of the spherical segment:

V = ^{πh(3r₁² + 3r₂² + h²)} ⁄ ₆

Where;
V = Volume of the spherical cap
r₁ = Radius of the spherical segment base
r₂ = Radius of the spherical segment base
h = Height of the spherical segment

Let’s solve an example;
Find the volume of a spherical segment when the radius of the spherical segment base (r₁) is 7 cm, radius of the spherical segment base (r₂) is 9 cm and a height of 20 cm.

This implies that;
r₁ = Radius of the spherical segment base = 7 cm
r₂ = Radius of the spherical segment base = 9 cm
h = Height of the spherical segment = 20 cm

V = ^{πh(3r₁² + 3r₂² + h²)} ⁄ ₆
V = ^{π x 20(3 x 7² + 3 x 9² + 20²)} ⁄ ₆
V = ^{π x 20(3 x 49 + 3 x 81 + 400)} ⁄ ₆
V = ^{π x 20(147 + 243 + 400)} ⁄ ₆
V = ^{π x 20(790)} ⁄ ₆
V = ^{π x 15800} ⁄ ₆
V = ^49643.6 ⁄ ₆
V = 8273.9

Therefore, the volume of the spherical segment is 8273.9 cm³.

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How to Calculate the Radius, Height and Curved Surface Area of a Spherical Cap | The Calculator Encyclopedia

The image above is a spherical cap.

To compute the curved surface area of a spherical cap requires two essential parameters which are the radius of the base of the cap (a) and the height (h).

The formula for calculating the curved surface area of the spherical cap:

A = π(a² + h²)

Where;
A = Curved surface area of the spherical cap
a = Radius of the base of the cap
h = Height of the spherical cap

Let’s solve an example;
Find the curved surface area of a spherical cap with radius of the base 7 cm and the height of 13 cm.

This implies that;
a = Radius of the base of the cap = 7 cm
h = Height of the spherical cap = 13 cm

A = π(a² + h²)
A = π(7² + 13²)
A = π(49 + 169)
A = π(218)
A = 684.867

Therefore, the curved surface area of the spherical cap is 684.867 cm².

Calculating the Radius of the base of a Spherical Cap using the Curved Surface Area of the Spherical Cap and the Height.

a = √^{A – πh}² / _π

Where;
A = Curved surface area of the spherical cap
a = Radius of the base of the cap
h = Height of the spherical cap

Let’s solve an example;
Find the radius of the base of a spherical cap when the curved surface area of the spherical cap is 300 cm² and a height of 7 cm.

This implies that;
A = Curved surface area of the spherical cap = 300 cm²
h = Height of the spherical cap = 7 cm

a = √^{A – πh}² / _π
a = √^{300 – 3.142 x 7}² / _π
a = √^{300 – 3.142 x 49} / _π
a = √^{300 – 153.958} / _π
a = √^146.042 / _π
a = √46.48
a = 6.82

Therefore, the radius of the base of the cap is 6.82 cm.

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How to Calculate and Solve for the Volume of a Spherical Cap | Nickzom Calculator

The image above is a spherical cap.

To compute the volume of a spherical cap requires two essential parameters which are the radius of the base of the cap (a) and the height (h).

The formula for calculating the volume of the spherical cap:

V = ^{πh(3a² + h²)} ⁄ ₆

Where;
V = Volume of the spherical cap
a = Radius of the base of the cap
h = Height of the spherical cap

Lets solve an example;
Find the volume of a spherical cap when the radius of the base is 12 cm and the height is 22 cm.

This implies that;
a = Radius of the base of the cap = 12 cm
h = Height of the spherical cap = 22 cm

V = ^{πh(3a² + h²)} ⁄ ₆
V = ^{3.142 (22)(3(12)² + 22²)} ⁄ ₆
V = ^{3.142 (22)(3(144) + 484)} ⁄ ₆
V = ^{3.142 (22)(432 + 484)} ⁄ ₆
V = ^{3.142 (22)(916)} ⁄ ₆
V = ^{3.142 (20152)} ⁄ ₆
V = ^63309.37 ⁄ ₆
V = 10551.56

Therefore, the volume of the spherical cap is 10551.56 cm².

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How to Calculate and Solve for the Total Surface Area of a Conical Frustum | The Calculator Encyclopedia

The image above is a conical frustum.

To compute the total surface area of a conical frustum requires three essential parameters which are the radius of the lower base (R), radius of the upper base (r) and the height (h).

The formula for calculating the total surface area of a conical frustum;

A = π[R² + r² + (R + r)√((R – r)² + h²)]

Where;
A = Total surface area of the conical frustum
R = Radius of the lower base
r = Radius of the upper base
h = Height of the conical frustum

Let’s solve an example;
Find the total surface area of the conical frustum when the radius of the upper base is 11 cm, radius of the lower base is 17 cm and the height is 30 cm.

This implies that;
r = Radius of the upper base = 11 cm
R = Radius of the lower base = 17 cm
h = Height of the conical frustum = 30 cm

A = π[R² + r² + (R + r)√((R – r)² + h²)]
A = π[17² + 11² + (17 + 11)√((17 – 11)² + 30²)]
A = π[289 + 121 + (28)√((6)² + 900)]
A = π[289 + 121 + (28)√(36+ 900)]
A = π[289 + 121 + (28)√(936)]
A = π[289 + 121 + (28)(30.59)]
A = π[289 + 121 + 856.63]
A = π[1266.63]
A = 3979.25

Therefore, the total surface area of the conical frustum is 3979.25 cm².

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How to Calculate and Solve for the Lateral Surface Area of a Conical Frustum | Nickzom Calculator

The image above is a conical frustum.

To compute the lateral surface area of a conical frustum requires three essential parameters which are the radius of the lower base (R), radius of the upper base (r) and the height (h).

The formula for calculating the lateral surface area of a conical frustum:

A = π(R + r)√((R – r)² + h²)

Where;
A = Area of the conical frustum
R = Radius of the lower base
r = Radius of the upper base
h = Height of the conical frustum

Let’s solve an example;
Given that the height of a conical frustum is 28 cm with a radius of lower base of 22 cm and a radius of upper base of 19 cm. Find the lateral surface area of the conical frustum?

This implies that;
h = Height of the conical frustum = 28 cm
R = Radius of the lower base = 22 cm
r = Radius of the upper base = 19 cm

A = π(R + r)√((R – r)² + h²)
A = 3.142(22 + 19)√((22 – 19)² + 28²)
A = 3.142(41)√((3)² + 28²)
A = 3.142 (41)√(9 + 784)
A = 3.142 (41)√(793)
A = 3.142 (41)(28.16)
A = 3.142 x 1154.56
A = 3627.63

Therefore, the lateral surface area of the conical frustum is 3627.63 cm².

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How to Calculate and Solve for the Angle, Radius and Length of an Arc of a Circle | The Calculator Encyclopedia

The image above represents the length of an arc of a circle.

To compute the length of an arc of a circle, two essential parameters are needed and this parameters are radius of the circle (r) and angle of the circle (α).

The formula for calculating the length of an arc of a circle:

L = ^απr / ₁₈₀

Where;
L = Length of an arc of the circle
α = Angle of the circle
r = radius of the circle

Let’s solve an example:
Find the length of an arc of a circle when the angle of the circle is 90° and the radius of the circle is 20 cm.

This implies that;
α = Angle of the circle = 90°
r = Radius of the circle = 20 cm

L = ^απr / ₁₈₀
L = ^{90 x 3.142 x 20} / ₁₈₀
L = ^5655.6 / ₁₈₀
L = 31.42

Therefore, the length of an arc of the circle is 31.42 cm.

Calculating the Angle of a Circle using the Radius of the Circle and Length of an Arc of the Circle.

α = ^180L / _πr

Where;
L = Length of an arc of the circle
r = Radius of the circle

Let’s solve an example;
Find the angle of the circle when the length of an arc of the circle is 60° and a radius of 140 cm.

This implies that;
L = Length of an arc of the circle = 60°
r = Radius of the circle = 140 cm

α = ^180L / _πr
α = ^{180 x 60} / _{3.142 x 140}
α = ¹⁰⁸⁰⁰ / _439.88
a = 24.55

Therefore, the angle of the circle is 24.55°.

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How to Calculate and Solve for the Length of a Side and Perimeter of a Hexagon | The Calculator Encyclopedia

The image above is a hexagon.

To compute the perimeter of a hexagon, one essential parameter is needed and this parameter is length of side (a).

The formula for calculating the perimeter of a pentagon:

P = 6a

Where;
P = Perimeter of the hexagon
a = length of side

Let’s solve an example;
Find the perimeter of a hexagon when the length of side is 15 cm.

This implies that;
a = length of side = 15 cm

P = 6a
P = 6 x 15
P = 90

Therefore, the perimeter of the hexagon is 90 cm.

Calculating the length of side (a) using the Perimeter of the hexagon.

a = ^P / ₆

Where;
a = length of side
P = Perimeter of the hexagon

Let’s solve an example;
Find the length of side when the perimeter of the hexagon is 120 cm.

This implies that;
P = Perimeter of the hexagon = 120 cm

a = ^P / ₆
a = ¹²⁰ / ₆
a = 20

Therefore, the length of side (a) is 20 cm.

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