Skip to main content
Super TutorResources
Chapter 21 of 26
Chapter Summary

Surface Areas And Volumes Of Solid Figures — Chapter Summary

NIOS · Class 10 · Maths

Summary of Surface Areas And Volumes Of Solid Figures for NIOS Class 10 Maths. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Maths syllabus.

34 questions30 flashcards16 formulas & key relations5 concepts

Interactive on Super Tutor

Studying Surface Areas And Volumes Of Solid Figures? Get the full interactive chapter.

Quizzes, flashcards, AI doubt-solver and a step-by-step study plan — built for chapter summary and more.

Try Super Tutor — Free

Free trial, no card needed.

An illustration showing common objects and their corresponding 3D geometric shapes (cuboid, cube, cylinder, cone, sphere, hemisphere).
Super Tutor

Learn better with visuals Super Tutor pairs illustrations like this with notes and quizzes for Surface Areas And Volumes Of Solid Figures.

Overview

Solid figures are three-dimensional objects with length, breadth, and height. Their study involves two main measurements: surface area, which measures the outer boundary, and volume, which measures the space enclosed. The chapter covers cuboids, cubes, cylinders, cones, spheres, and hemispheres, alo

Key Concepts

Solid figures are three

Solid figures are three-dimensional objects. They occupy space and have length, breadth, and height.

Surface area is the measure

Surface area is the measure of the boundary or outer surface of a solid figure. It is measured in square units.

Volume is the measure of

Volume is the measure of the space enclosed by a solid figure. It is measured in cubic units.

A cuboid has six rectangular faces

A cuboid has six rectangular faces and is defined by length l, breadth b, and height h. Its formulas are surface area = 2(lb + bh + hl), volume = lbh,

A cube is a special cuboid

A cube is a special cuboid where l = b = h = a. Its formulas are surface area = 6a^2, volume = a^3, and diagonal = a sqrt(3).

Learning Objectives

  • Identify common solid figures and match them with real-life objects
  • Distinguish between surface area and volume
  • Use formulas for cuboid, cube, cylinder, cone, sphere, and hemisphere
  • Find diagonal lengths of cuboid and cube
  • Apply Pythagoras theorem to find slant height of a cone

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Surface Areas And Volumes Of Solid Figures for NIOS Class 10 Maths?
Key topics in Surface Areas And Volumes Of Solid Figures include Core Ideas and Units, Cylinder, Cone, Sphere and Hemisphere. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Surface Areas And Volumes Of Solid Figures for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 34 practice questions on Surface Areas And Volumes Of Solid Figures. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

More resources for Surface Areas And Volumes Of Solid Figures

All NIOS Class 10 Maths Chapter Summary

For serious students

Get the full Surface Areas And Volumes Of Solid Figures chapter — start free.

Quizzes, flashcards, an AI doubt solver and a study plan for NIOS Class 10 Maths. Free to start, no card needed.

Try Super Tutor Free
Try this chapter free