ok as when I list all of my problems I just need ideas of where to start and go towards no the final answer though. The problem states:
A block of metal has a 90 degree notch cut from its lower surface. The notched part rests on a circular cylinder of diamter 2.0 cm. If the lower surface of the part is 1.3 cm above the base plane, how deep is the notch?
I have attached a file that shows the diagram. Any help would be appreciated.
tiny-tim
Sep3-08, 07:38 PM
A block of metal has a 90 degree notch cut from its lower surface. The notched part rests on a circular cylinder of diamter 2.0 cm. If the lower surface of the part is 1.3 cm above the base plane, how deep is the notch?
Hi ur5pointos2sl! :smile:
(I can't see the diagram yet, but …)
If the apex of the notch is A, and the notch touches the cylinder at T and U, the bottom of the notch (part of the lower surface) is B and C, and BC meets AO at D, and the centre of the cylinder is O, then draw the triangles AOT and ABD, and use trig. :smile:
ur5pointos2sl
Sep3-08, 08:19 PM
Hi ur5pointos2sl! :smile:
(I can't see the diagram yet, but …)
If the apex of the notch is A, and the notch touches the cylinder at T and U, the bottom of the notch (part of the lower surface) is B and C, and BC meets AO at D, and the centre of the cylinder is O, then draw the triangles AOT and ABD, and use trig. :smile:
What exactly would the D be referring to? The line from B to O?
tiny-tim
Sep4-08, 11:46 AM
erm …
… the bottom of the notch (part of the lower surface) is B and C, and BC meets AO at D …