
A 3D shape bounded by a set of points at an equal distance from a given point.
Properties
- It is 3D counterpart of a circle.
- All the points on the surface of a sphere are equidistant from the center.
- It is perfectly symmetrical.
S = 4 π r2
r: radius of the sphere
V =
4 3
π r3r: radius of the sphere
Vshell =
4 3
π (R3 − r3)R: outer radius, r: inner radius of the sphere