Cylinder: Problem Solving & Reasoning

Mathematics
GCSE Higher
12 questions
~24 mins
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A worksheet focusing on cylinders, covering properties, surface area, volume, and real-world applications for GCSE Higher students.

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Cylinder: Problem Solving & Reasoning

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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate the surface area of a cylinder with a radius of 5 cm and a height of 12 cm. Use π ≈ 3.14.
[3 marks]
2.
A cylindrical can has a radius of 3 cm and a height of 10 cm. Calculate its volume. (Use π ≈ 3.14)
[3 marks]
3.
Construct a cylinder on the grid with a radius of 4 cm and a height of 9 cm. Label the dimensions clearly.
[2 marks]
4.
A cylindrical water tank has a volume of 1500 cm³ and a height of 15 cm. Find its radius. (Use π ≈ 3.14)
[3 marks]
5.
If the radius of a cylinder is doubled while keeping the height the same, by what factor does the surface area increase?
[2 marks]
6.
A cylindrical pipe has a diameter of 8 cm and a length of 50 cm. Calculate the total surface area including the ends. Use π ≈ 3.14.
[3 marks]
7.
A factory produces cylindrical rods with a radius of 2.5 cm and a length of 30 cm. How many such rods can be made from a bulk material of 6000 cm³? (Ignore waste and overlaps)
[3 marks]
8.
Identify and correct the mistake in the following statement: "The surface area of a cylinder is found by adding twice the area of the base and the lateral surface area."
[2 marks]
9.
A cylindrical storage tank has a diameter of 14 m and a height of 10 m. Calculate the volume of the tank in cubic meters.
[3 marks]
10.
Explain how changing the radius of a cylinder affects its surface area and volume, assuming the height remains constant.
[2 marks]
11.
A cylindrical drum has a radius of 1.2 m and a height of 2.5 m. Calculate its surface area, including the top and bottom.
[3 marks]
12.
A student claims that the volume of a cylinder is always greater than its surface area. Is this true? Explain your reasoning.
[2 marks]

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1/1/2026
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