Discovering the Formula for the Volume of a Sphere

Discovering the Formula for the Volume of a Sphere

Deduce the formula for the volume of a sphere by observing this simulation of a sphere being immersed in a cylinder filled with liquid.


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Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Open vraag 1

How does the volume of a sphere relate to the volume of a cylinder?

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Open vraag 2

How are the two calculations to find the volume of a sphere related?

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