Question 986694: a log measures 0.628 m around. what must be the diagonal of the cross section of the largest square lumber that can be cut from the log? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! a log measures 0.628 m around. what must be the diagonal of the cross section of the largest square lumber that can be cut from the log?
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Draw the picture.
You have a circle with diameter = 0.628 meters
You have a square inside the circle
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Ans: Notice that the diagonal of the square = the diameter of the circle.
diagonal = 0.628 meters
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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