Surface Area
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Surface area is the total area of a surface if it were stretched into a flat plane.
About Surface Area
- The surface area of different 3d shapes is different even if they have the same volume.
- The surface area of an tissue affects how quickly it can absorb chemicals.
- The surface area of a solid reactant affects how quickly it can react.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Surface area is the total area of a surface if it were stretched into a flat plane.
About Surface Area
- The surface area of different 3d shapes is different even if they have the same volume.
- The surface area of an tissue affects how quickly it can absorb chemicals.
- The surface area of a solid reactant affects the rate of reaction as described in Collision Theory.