A right circular cone is inscribed in a sphere. 18 in. The radius of the sphere has a length of 18 in. If the slant height of the cone has a length equal to that of its diameter, find the length (in inches) of the following. (a) the radius of the base of the cone in (b) the altitude of the cone in
A right circular cone is inscribed in a sphere. 18 in. The radius of the sphere has a length of 18 in. If the slant height of the cone has a length equal to that of its diameter, find the length (in inches) of the following. (a) the radius of the base of the cone in (b) the altitude of the cone in
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Transcribed Image Text:A right circular cone is inscribed in a sphere.
18 in.
The radius of the sphere has a length of 18 in.
If the slant height of the cone has a length equal to that of its diameter, find the length (in inches) of the following.
(a) the radius of the base of the cone
in
(b) the altitude of the cone
in
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