Question regarding differentiation

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a geometry problem involving a right pyramid inscribed in a sphere, specifically focusing on the relationship between the height of the pyramid and the radius of the circle on which its base vertices lie. The inquiry includes a request for a diagram to aid understanding of the spatial arrangement.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests assistance in drawing a diagram to better understand the geometry of the problem.
  • Another participant questions the relevance of the request in relation to the topic of differentiation and expresses skepticism about the need for a drawing.
  • A third participant expresses surprise at the initial request for a diagram, suggesting that the problem description is clear enough to visualize the situation.
  • A later reply offers to provide a diagram to assist the original poster.
  • Another participant suggests using the Pythagorean theorem as a potential approach to solving the problem.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on the necessity of a diagram, with some participants questioning its relevance while others are willing to assist. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best approach to understanding the problem.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights varying levels of comfort with spatial visualization and the interpretation of the problem's requirements. There is an implicit assumption that a diagram may facilitate understanding, but this is not universally accepted.

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A right pyramid with a square base is inscribed in a sphere of radius R,all the five vertices of the pyramid being in contact with the sphere.If the height of the pyramid is x,show that the four vertices of the base of the pyramid lie on a circle of radius r, where r^2 = 2Rx - x^2 .

I need someone help to me draw a diagram of this question so that I can understand better what the question want.Thanks for anybody that help me to draw a simple diagram for me and thanks for anybody that spend some time on this question.
 
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1.What's that got to do with "DIFFERENTIATION"??

2.U need us to help you make a drawing to solve a space geometry problem??U must be kidding,right?Do you have perspective vision?

Daniel.
 
I find it surprising you can't picture the situation as the description was pretty clear. But after Dexters words I'll comfort you with a pic.
 

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Thanks for your help da willem to help me draw out the diagram and I will try my very best to solve this question.I want to say sorry to dextercioby and da willem for my request that are too "EXTREMITY"
 
try using the pythagorean theorem.
 

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