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Cylinder & Can Investigation, Years 8–10
Students compare the effect of changing height against changing radius, then design a can to hit a target capacity, with the volume change from each adjustment shown side by side. The full interactive is available to licensed Education Universe users.
Years 8–10Guided investigationCylinder Volume
Learning outcomes
- Calculate the volume of a cylinder.
- Explain why changing the radius has a larger effect than changing the height.
- Design a cylinder to meet a capacity.
Teaching guidance
Ask students to predict whether doubling the radius or the height has a bigger effect before testing.
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