A Pyramid in a Cube
Problem
A regular quadrilateral pyramid has base edge and height , and its apex lies inside (or on the surface of) the cube . Determine, with proof, which of the following are true:
1. the range of is ; 2. if the lateral edge of the pyramid has length , then ; 3. when is the center of the top face , the circumscribed sphere of the pyramid has surface area ; 4. when is the center of the cube's inscribed sphere, the common part of that inscribed sphere and the pyramid has volume .
Answer
Solution
| Difficulty | 7/10 |
|---|---|
| Topics | solid geometry, Casework, Symmetry |
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