# Sphere cuts

At what distance from the center intersects sphere with radius R = 56 plane, if the cut area and area of the main sphere circle is in ratio 1/2.

Correct result:

x =  39.6

#### Solution:

$x=r\sqrt{1-\frac{a}{b}}=56\sqrt{1-\frac{1}{2}}=39.6$

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