Surface area of a sphere is 5544 cm². What will be the diameter of sphere?

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Surface area of a sphere is 5544 cm². What will be the diameter of sphere?

  1. A.

    42 cm

  2. B.

    21 cm

  3. C.

    28 cm

  4. D.

    35 cm

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Correct answer: A

Surface area of a sphere = 4πr^2.

Using 5544 = 4 x (22/7) x r^2 gives r^2 = 441, so r = 21 cm.

Diameter = 2r = 42 cm.

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