Question

If a shape is cut two equal parts its surface area will

Answer 1

Whole sphere → Area = 4π$R^{2}$

After cutting into two, Area = 4π$R^{2}$ + π$R^{2}$ + π$R^{2}$

                                             = 6π$R^{2}$

So, area will become 3/2 times the original area