Radius: Problem Solving & Reasoning

Mathematics
Grade 8
11 questions
~22 mins
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A worksheet focusing on understanding and applying the concept of radius in circles through problem solving and reasoning activities.

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Radius: Problem Solving & Reasoning

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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate the radius of a circle with a diameter of 14 cm.
[2 marks]
2.
A circle has a radius of 9 meters. Find its diameter.
[2 marks]
3.
If the radius of a circle increases from 5 cm to 8 cm, by how much does the area increase? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
[3 marks]
4.
Plot the graph of y=2x for x from 0 to 10. (Use the grid provided.)
[3 marks]
5.
Construct a circle with a radius of 4 cm. Label the radius clearly.
[3 marks]
6.
A circular garden has a radius of 12 meters. What is its area? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
[3 marks]
7.
A wheel has a radius of 0.5 meters. How far does it travel in 10 rotations? (Use 2πr for circumference)
[3 marks]
8.
Identify and correct the mistake: 'The radius of a circle is equal to its diameter divided by 2.'
[2 marks]
9.
Two circles have radii of 3 cm and 7 cm. What is the difference in their circumferences? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
[3 marks]
10.
A large circular pond has a radius of 20 meters. A boat travels along the edge once. How far does the boat travel? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
[2 marks]
11.
Challenge: Derive the formula for the area of a circle using the radius.
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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