Sphere: Problem Solving & Reasoning
Mathematics
GCSE Higher
11 questions
~22 mins
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A worksheet focusing on the properties of a sphere, including surface area, volume, and real-world applications, designed for GCSE Higher students.
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Sphere: 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 sphere with a radius of 5 cm. Use π ≈ 3.14.
[3 marks]2.
Find the volume of a sphere with a diameter of 12 cm. Use π ≈ 3.14. Show your working.
[4 marks]3.
A spherical ball has a surface area of 618.8 cm². Calculate its radius (π ≈ 3.14).
[3 marks]4.
Plot the graph of y = 4/3 π r³, where r ranges from 0 to 10 cm.
[2 marks]5.
Construct a sphere with radius 6 cm on the grid. Label the radius and diameter.
[2 marks]6.
A spherical container has a volume of 288 π cm³. Find its radius in cm, using π ≈ 3.14.
[3 marks]7.
A spherical globe has a radius of 15 cm. Calculate its surface area and volume. Use π ≈ 3.14.
[4 marks]8.
A basketball is made with a diameter of 24 inches. Estimate its surface area in square inches.
[3 marks]9.
A spherical water tank has a radius of 10 meters. How much water in cubic meters can it hold? Use π ≈ 3.14.
[3 marks]10.
Common mistake: A student calculates the surface area of a sphere with radius 7 cm using the formula 4πr² but forgets to multiply by π. What is the incorrect answer? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
[2 marks]11.
Error analysis: The same student then divides this incorrect surface area by 2. What is the resulting value? Is this value meaningful? Explain briefly.
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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