A sphere of radius 10 is cut by a plane perpendicular to the radius at a point 6 inches from the center. Find the exact area of the circular cross section.

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Answer:

A = π(8 in)^2 = 64π  in^2

Step-by-step explanation:

First determine the radius of the circular cross section.

The equation of the sphere is x^2 + y^2 = r^2, and here y = 6 and r = 10.

Find the value of x^2 (the square of the radius of the cross section):

x^2 + 6^2 = 10^2, or x^2 = 64.  Then the radius of the circular cross section is √64 = 8.

The area of this circular cross section is thus A = π(8 in)^2 = 64π  in^2

The required area of the cross section is 200.96 square inches.

A sphere of radius 10 inches. A perpendicular plan cut the sphere 6 inches apart the center. Area of the circular cross section to  be determine.

What is area circle?

Area of circle is given by the π times square of radius.

Here, radius of the cross section
R = [tex]\sqrt{10^2-6^2}[/tex]
R = √64
R = 8

Area of circle = πr^2
                     
=3.14 * 8 * 8
                 
  = 200.96 square inches.

Thus, the required area of the cross section is 200.96 square inches.

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