πr²h: Challenge & Extension

Mathematics
GCSE Foundation
11 questions
~22 mins
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A worksheet exploring the volume of cylinders using the formula πr²h, including practice, problem solving, real-world scenarios, and extension questions.

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πr²h: Challenge & Extension

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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate the volume of a cylinder with a radius of 3 cm and height of 10 cm using π ≈ 3.14.
[2 marks]
2.
A cylindrical tank has a radius of 4 meters and a height of 6 meters. Calculate its volume, using π ≈ 3.14.
[3 marks]
3.
A cylinder has a radius of 5 cm and a volume of 392.5 cm³. Find the height of the cylinder, using π ≈ 3.14.
[3 marks]
4.
Construct a cylinder on the grid with a radius of 2 units and a height of 6 units. Calculate its volume.
[3 marks]
5.
Plot the graph of y = 2πr for r from 1 to 5, showing the relationship between radius and the surface area of the base.
[3 marks]
6.
A cylinder has a radius of 3 cm and height of 12 cm. Calculate its volume, using π ≈ 3.14.
[2 marks]
7.
A cylindrical water tank has a radius of 2.5 meters and a height of 4 meters. Calculate its volume.
[2 marks]
8.
A student calculates the volume of a cylinder as 150 cm³, given radius 3 cm. Identify and correct any mistake in the calculation.
[3 marks]
9.
A cylindrical container has a radius of 4 cm and a height of 8 cm. Calculate the volume and then determine how much space is left if it is partially filled to a height of 5 cm.
[4 marks]
10.
Challenge: Derive the formula for the volume of a cylinder starting from the area of the base and integrating over height.
[4 marks]
11.
A cylindrical pipe has a radius of 7 cm. Find the height of the pipe if its volume is 1540 cm³, using π ≈ 3.14.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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