As shown in the accompanying figure, a bowling ball of radiusR is placed inside a box

Chapter 11, Problem 51

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As shown in the accompanying figure, a bowling ball of radius \(R\) is placed inside a box just large enough to hold it, and it is secured for shipping by packing a Styrofoam sphere into each corner of the box. Find the radius of the largest Styrofoam sphere that can be used. [Hint: Take the origin of a Cartesian coordinate system at a corner of the box with the coordinate axes along the edges.]

Equation Transcription:

R

Text Transcription:

R

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