Folding a Right Triangle Along the Median to the Hypotenuse
Problem
In right triangle , and , and is the midpoint of segment . Triangle is folded along , carrying to a point , so that a tetrahedron is formed (left: before the fold; right: after the fold).
Determine, with proof, which of the following claims about the folding process are true.
1. The circumradius of triangle is . 2. In some position of the fold, . 3. In some position of the fold, . 4. If , then the circumscribed sphere of tetrahedron has volume .
Answer
Solution
| Difficulty | 5/10 |
|---|---|
| Topics | Law of Sines, solid geometry, Casework |
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