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MATHS NCERT
CHAPTER- 13
SURFACE AREA AND 
VOLUME
CLASS- IX
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MATHS NCERT
CHAPTER- 13
SURFACE AREA AND 
VOLUME
CLASS- IX
CUBE
A
A
A
A CUBE IS A SYMMETRICAL THREE-
DIMENSIONAL SHAPE, EITHER SOLID OR 
HOLLOW, CONTAINED BY SIX EQUAL 
SQUARES.
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MATHS NCERT
CHAPTER- 13
SURFACE AREA AND 
VOLUME
CLASS- IX
CUBE
A
A
A
A CUBE IS A SYMMETRICAL THREE-
DIMENSIONAL SHAPE, EITHER SOLID OR 
HOLLOW, CONTAINED BY SIX EQUAL 
SQUARES.
LOOKING AT THE CUBE TEMPLATE, IT IS EASY TO SEE THAT 
THE CUBE HAS SIX SIDES AND EACH SIDE IS A SQUARE
THE AREA OF ONE SQUARE IS A × A = A
2
SINCE THERE ARE SIX SIDES, THE TOTAL SURFACE AREA IS-
SA = A
2
+ A
2
+ A
2
+ A
2
+ A
2
+ A
2
SA = 6 × A
2
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MATHS NCERT
CHAPTER- 13
SURFACE AREA AND 
VOLUME
CLASS- IX
CUBE
A
A
A
A CUBE IS A SYMMETRICAL THREE-
DIMENSIONAL SHAPE, EITHER SOLID OR 
HOLLOW, CONTAINED BY SIX EQUAL 
SQUARES.
LOOKING AT THE CUBE TEMPLATE, IT IS EASY TO SEE THAT 
THE CUBE HAS SIX SIDES AND EACH SIDE IS A SQUARE
THE AREA OF ONE SQUARE IS A × A = A
2
SINCE THERE ARE SIX SIDES, THE TOTAL SURFACE AREA IS-
SA = A
2
+ A
2
+ A
2
+ A
2
+ A
2
+ A
2
SA = 6 × A
2
THE VOLUME OF A CUBE IS MEASURED BY MULTIPLYING THE 
LENGTH, WIDTH AND HEIGHT OF THE CUBE.
THE FORMULA FOR THE VOLUME OF A CUBE = 
LENGTH × WIDTH × HEIGHT.
IN A CUBE, THE LENGTH, WIDTH, AND HEIGHT ARE ALL SAME.
EQUATION FOR VOLUME OF A CUBE, V = S
VOLUME OF A CUBE = S CUBIC UNITS
WHERE, 'S' IS THE LENGTH OF ANY EDGE OF THE CUBE.
3
3
VOLUME
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MATHS NCERT
CHAPTER- 13
SURFACE AREA AND 
VOLUME
CLASS- IX
CUBE
A
A
A
A CUBE IS A SYMMETRICAL THREE-
DIMENSIONAL SHAPE, EITHER SOLID OR 
HOLLOW, CONTAINED BY SIX EQUAL 
SQUARES.
LOOKING AT THE CUBE TEMPLATE, IT IS EASY TO SEE THAT 
THE CUBE HAS SIX SIDES AND EACH SIDE IS A SQUARE
THE AREA OF ONE SQUARE IS A × A = A
2
SINCE THERE ARE SIX SIDES, THE TOTAL SURFACE AREA IS-
SA = A
2
+ A
2
+ A
2
+ A
2
+ A
2
+ A
2
SA = 6 × A
2
THE VOLUME OF A CUBE IS MEASURED BY MULTIPLYING THE 
LENGTH, WIDTH AND HEIGHT OF THE CUBE.
THE FORMULA FOR THE VOLUME OF A CUBE = 
LENGTH × WIDTH × HEIGHT.
IN A CUBE, THE LENGTH, WIDTH, AND HEIGHT ARE ALL SAME.
EQUATION FOR VOLUME OF A CUBE, V = S
VOLUME OF A CUBE = S CUBIC UNITS
WHERE, 'S' IS THE LENGTH OF ANY EDGE OF THE CUBE.
3
3
VOLUME
CUBOID
A CUBOID IS A BOX-SHAPED SOLID OBJECT. 
IT HAS SIX FLAT SIDES AND ALL ANGLES 
ARE RIGHT ANGLES.
AND ALL OF ITS FACES ARE RECTANGLES.
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FAQs on PPT: Surface Area & Volumes

1. How do I find the surface area of a cylinder quickly?
Ans. Surface area of a cylinder equals 2πr² + 2πrh, where r is radius and h is height. The 2πr² represents both circular bases, while 2πrh is the curved surface area. Use this formula directly for UPSC CSAT geometry problems involving cylindrical shapes like pipes or containers.
2. What's the difference between curved surface area and total surface area?
Ans. Curved surface area covers only the lateral (side) surface of 3D shapes, excluding bases. Total surface area includes all surfaces-lateral plus top and bottom faces. For spheres, there's only one surface; for cones, cylinders, and cuboids, this distinction critically affects your final answer in mensuration problems.
3. Why do volume and surface area formulas give different units?
Ans. Surface area measures 2D coverage in square units (cm², m²), while volume measures 3D space in cubic units (cm³, m³). A sphere's surface area uses 4πr², but its volume uses (4/3)πr³. Understanding this unit difference prevents calculation errors in competitive exams testing spatial reasoning.
4. How do I solve problems with combined shapes like a hemisphere on a cylinder?
Ans. Break combined solids into separate components: calculate surface area and volume for each shape individually, then add or subtract as needed. For a hemisphere-topped cylinder, find the curved surface of both parts and the cylinder's base (excluding the hemisphere's flat face). Visual mind maps and PPTs help clarify these composite solid scenarios.
5. What's the quickest way to remember all surface area and volume formulas?
Ans. Group formulas by shape: cubes/cuboids, spheres, cones, and cylinders. Create flashcards pairing each solid with its two formulas (surface area and volume). Refer to EduRev's detailed PPTs and flashcards on surface area and volumes-they use colour-coded patterns making formulae retention easier for CSAT preparation.
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