SOLUTION: What is the largest size of a rectangle that can be inscribed in a semicircle of radius 1 unit so that two vertices lie on the diameter?

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Question 1163304: What is the largest size of a rectangle that can be inscribed in a semicircle of radius 1 unit so that two vertices lie on the diameter?
Answer by ikleyn(52788) About Me  (Show Source):
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The largest size is shorter than 2 units (the diameter of the semi-circle).


That is all than can be concluded from the post, regarding the largest size.


If you were going to ask about the largest area, then formulate your request accordingly.