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Question 13

Diagram of a rectangular container with dimensions 20 cm (length), 11 cm (width), and 15 cm (height).

A rectangular container is 20 cm long, 11 cm wide and 15 cm high. The container is filled with water to a depth of 10 cm.

A metal sphere of radius 3.9 cm is placed in the water. It sinks to the bottom.

Volume of sphere=43πr3 \text{Volume of sphere} = \frac{4}{3}\pi r^3 Volume of sphere=34​πr3 Surface area of sphere=4πr2 \text{Surface area of sphere} = 4\pi r^2 Surface area of sphere=4πr2

Diagram of a sphere with radius r.

Calculate the rise in the water level. Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.

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Spheres and Cones Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Maths
  3. /Spheres and Cones

24 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Maths Spheres and Cones. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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