alleryWhy is joined solids surface area not the sum of their areas?
AVolume is added instead
BJoined faces become hidden
CTheir radii always differ
DParts lose curved sides
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Joined faces become hidden
Where two solids are joined, part of each surface disappears inside the combined body.
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