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Mensuration — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 10 · Mathematics

Mensuration revision notes for ICSE Class 10 Mathematics: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 10 Mathematics syllabus.

35 questions28 flashcards8 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Cylinder and Hollow Cylinder

  • A right circular cylinder is formed when a rectangle is revolved about one of its sides.
  • The side about which the rectangle revolves is the height of the cylinder.
  • The line generating the curved surface is called the generating line.
2

Cone

  • A right circular cone is generated by revolving a right-angled triangle about one of the sides containing the right angle.
  • The vertex of the cone is the pointed top.
  • The radius of the circular base is denoted by r.
3

Sphere, Hemisphere and Shells

  • A sphere is formed when a circle is revolved about its diameter.
  • A sphere is also a solid bounded by a closed surface, all points on which are at a constant distance from a fixed point.
  • A hemisphere is exactly half of a sphere formed by a plane through the centre.
4

Combination of Solids and Application Problems

  • Combination solids are made from two or more basic solids.
  • A capsule is a combination of a cylinder and two hemispheres.
  • A tent is a combination of a cylinder and a cone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Mensuration for ICSE Class 10 Mathematics?
Key topics in Mensuration include Cylinder and Hollow Cylinder, Cone, Sphere, Hemisphere and Shells, Combination of Solids and Application Problems. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Mensuration for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 35 practice questions on Mensuration. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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