Cylinder: Error Analysis & Misconceptions

Mathematics
GCSE Higher
14 questions
~28 mins
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A worksheet focusing on common misconceptions and error analysis related to cylinders, designed for GCSE Higher students. Covers calculations, reasoning, and real-world contexts.

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Cylinder: Error Analysis & Misconceptions

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Grade GCSE Higher
A

Introduction

Read the key concepts carefully before attempting the questions.
1.
A cylinder has a radius of 3 cm and a height of 10 cm. Recall that the surface area (SA) of a cylinder is given by SA = 2πr(h + r).
[2 marks]
B

Fluency & Practice

Answer the following to practice basic calculations and formula application.
1.
Calculate the volume of a cylinder with radius 4 cm and height 9 cm. Use V=πr^2h.
[2 marks]
2.
A student mistakenly uses the formula SA=2πrh + 2πr^2 for the surface area of a cylinder. Identify the error and explain why it is incorrect.
[3 marks]
3.
Construct a cylinder on the grid with radius 2 cm and height 5 cm.
[3 marks]
4.
A cylinder’s surface area is calculated as 188.4 cm^2 with r=3 cm and h=5 cm. Check whether this calculation is correct.
[3 marks]
C

Problem Solving & Reasoning

Solve multi-step problems and explain your reasoning clearly.
1.
A cylindrical water tank has a radius of 5 meters and a height of 12 meters. Calculate its volume. Then, determine how much water (in litres) it can hold, given that 1 m^3 = 1000 litres.
[4 marks]
2.
A cylinder with radius 7 cm is painted on its lateral surface. If the total paint area used is 440 cm^2, what is the height of the cylinder? Use the lateral surface area formula SA_lateral=2πrh.
[3 marks]
3.
Explain why using the formula SA=2πr(h + r) might lead to errors if students forget to double the πr(h + r) term.
[3 marks]
D

Real-world Applications

Apply your understanding to realistic contexts.
1.
A manufacturing factory produces cylindrical cans with radius 4 cm and height 10 cm. If each can is painted on the outside, how much paint area is needed per can? Use the lateral surface area formula.
[3 marks]
2.
A water tank in the shape of a cylinder is designed to hold 10,000 litres of water. Determine the required radius if the height of the tank is 5 meters. (Use V=πr^2h and 1 m^3=1000 litres).
[4 marks]
E

Challenge & Extension

Attempt these advanced problems to extend your understanding.
1.
A cylinder has a volume of 1500 cm^3, and its height is twice its radius. Find the radius and height of the cylinder.
[4 marks]
2.
A cylindrical tank with radius 3 meters is filled with water up to a height of 8 meters. Calculate the total surface area if the tank is to be painted on all sides including top and bottom, but excluding the water surface.
[4 marks]
F

Mixed Review

Answer the following questions to review your understanding of cylinders.
1.
A student calculates the surface area of a cylinder as 300 cm^2 using the formula 2πrh. Identify the mistake and correct it.
[3 marks]
2.
Construct a cylinder with a height of 9 cm and a radius that makes its volume 500 cm^3. Show your reasoning.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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