Quadrilateral 32193

In a regular quadrilateral pyramid, the base edge a = 6cm, the side edge b = 10cm. Calculate the height of the pyramid.

Correct answer:

h =  9.0554 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

a=6 cm b=10 cm  u2 = a2+a2  u=2 a=2 6=6 2 cm8.4853 cm  h2 + (u/2)2 = b2  h=b2(u/2)2=102(8.4853/2)2=82=9.0554 cm



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