Outer radius
Definition
The outer radius refers to the distance from the center of a solid figure to its outermost edge.
Analogy
Imagine you have a donut. The outer radius is like the distance from the center of the donut to its outer crust.
Related terms
Inner radius: The inner radius is the distance from the center of a solid figure to its innermost edge.
Surface area: Surface area is the total area that covers all sides of a three-dimensional object.
Circumference: Circumference is the distance around the outer edge of a circle or curved shape.
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