Thickness of Hollow Sphere given Volume and Inner Radius Calculator

Formula Used:

\[ t = \left( \frac{3V}{4\pi} + r_{\text{inner}}^3 \right)^{1/3} - r_{\text{inner}} \]

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1. What is Thickness of Hollow Sphere?

The thickness of a hollow sphere is the shortest distance between the adjacent and parallel pair of faces of the inner and outer circumferential surfaces of the hollow sphere. It represents the radial distance between the inner and outer surfaces.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

\[ t = \left( \frac{3V}{4\pi} + r_{\text{inner}}^3 \right)^{1/3} - r_{\text{inner}} \]

Where:

\( t \) — Thickness of hollow sphere (m)
\( V \) — Volume of hollow sphere (m³)
\( r_{\text{inner}} \) — Inner radius of hollow sphere (m)
\( \pi \) — Archimedes' constant (approximately 3.14159)

Explanation: The formula calculates the thickness by first determining the outer radius from the given volume and inner radius, then subtracting the inner radius from the outer radius.

3. Importance of Thickness Calculation

Details: Calculating the thickness of a hollow sphere is crucial in engineering and manufacturing applications where material strength, weight distribution, and structural integrity are important considerations.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the volume in cubic meters and the inner radius in meters. Both values must be positive numbers. The inner radius can be zero for a solid sphere.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the range of valid values for this calculation?
A: Volume must be greater than 0, and inner radius must be non-negative. The calculated thickness will always be non-negative.

Q2: Can this calculator handle different units?
A: The calculator uses meters for length units. Convert your measurements to meters before inputting values.

Q3: What if the inner radius is zero?
A: When inner radius is zero, the hollow sphere becomes a solid sphere, and the thickness equals the outer radius.

Q4: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically exact for perfect spherical shapes. Real-world applications may require consideration of manufacturing tolerances.

Q5: What are common applications of this calculation?
A: This calculation is used in pressure vessel design, ball bearing manufacturing, architectural structures, and various engineering applications involving spherical components.