The diameters of two spheres are in the ratio 1:2 what is the ratio of their surface area?
Correct answer: B. 1:4
- A. 1:2
- B. 1:4
- C. 2:1
- D. 4:1
Explanation
The surface area of a sphere is proportional to the square of its diameter. Therefore, diameters in the ratio 1:2 give surface areas in the ratio 1^2:2^2 = 1:4. The likely wrong choice is 1:2, which treats surface area as directly proportional to diameter.
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