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A solid hemisphere has a radius of 7 cm. Find the total surface area.

A solid hemisphere has a radius of 7 cm. Find the total surface area.
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  • A 400 cm2
  • B 462 cm2
  • C 66 cm2
  • D 308 cm2
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Total surface area of hemisphere = half of TSA of sphere + circumference of circle
= \(2\pi r^{2} + \pi r^{2} = 3\pi r^{2}\)
= \( 3 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 7^{2} = 462cm^{2}\)

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