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Surface area of a sphere

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The surface area of a sphere refers to the total area covered by the curved surface of a sphere. It is calculated using the formula 4πr^2, where r is the radius of the sphere.

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