What is the surface area of a skittle?

The surface area of a skittle depends on its size and shape. Assuming a regular skittle is roughly elliptical, with an average length of 2.1 cm and an average width of 1.1 cm, we can approximate its surface area using the formula for the surface area of an ellipsoid:

Surface area = 4 * π * a * b / √(a^2 + b^2)

where a and b are the length and width of the ellipse, respectively.

Plugging in the values:

Surface area ≈ 4 * π * (2.1 cm) * (1.1 cm) / √((2.1 cm)^2 + (1.1 cm)^2) ≈ 26.7 cm²

Therefore, the surface area of a skittle is approximately 26.7 cm². However, it's worth noting that actual skittles may have slight variations in size and shape, so the surface area could differ slightly from this approximation.