SOLUTION: Each vertex of the cube touches the edge of the sphere. If the cube is 2 m on each side, what is the radius of the sphere? Write your answer to two decimal places.
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Question 1024179: Each vertex of the cube touches the edge of the sphere. If the cube is 2 m on each side, what is the radius of the sphere? Write your answer to two decimal places.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Each vertex of the cube touches the edge of the sphere. If the cube is 2 m on each side, what is the radius of the sphere? Write your answer to two decimal places.
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Diameter = sqrt(2^2 + 2^2 + 2^2) = sqrt(12) = 2sqrt(3)
radius = sqrt(3)
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