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| − | Consider a cross-section of this problem in which a circle lies with its center somewhere above a line. A line segment of <math>8</math> cm can be drawn from the line to the bottom of the ball. Denote the distance between the center of the circle and the line as <math>x</math>. We can construct a right triangle by dragging the center of the circle to the intersection of the circle and the line. We then have the equation <math>x^2+(12)^2=(x+8)^2</math>, <math>x^2+144=x^2+16x+64</math>. Solving, the answer is <math>C 13</math> | + | Consider a cross-section of this problem in which a circle lies with its center somewhere above a line. A line segment of <math>8</math> cm can be drawn from the line to the bottom of the ball. Denote the distance between the center of the circle and the line as <math>x</math>. We can construct a right triangle by dragging the center of the circle to the intersection of the circle and the line. We then have the equation <math>x^2+(12)^2=(x+8)^2</math>, <math>x^2+144=x^2+16x+64</math>. Solving, the answer is <math>{\textbf{(C)}\ 13}</math>. |
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Latest revision as of 17:59, 15 January 2024
Problem
A ball was floating in a lake when the lake froze. The ball was removed (without breaking the ice),
leaving a hole 
cm across as the top and 
cm deep. What was the radius of the ball (in centimeters)?
Solution
Consider a cross-section of this problem in which a circle lies with its center somewhere above a line. A line segment of cm can be drawn from the line to the bottom of the ball. Denote the distance between the center of the circle and the line as 
. We can construct a right triangle by dragging the center of the circle to the intersection of the circle and the line. We then have the equation 
, 
. Solving, the answer is 
.
See also
| 1987 AHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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