MO SK/CZ Z9–I–3

John had the ball that rolled into the pool and it swam in the water. Its highest point was 2 cm above the surface. Diameter of circle that marked the water level on the surface of the ball was 8 cm. Determine the diameter of John ball.

Correct result:

D =  10 cm

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I need more explanation as to where these equations are coming from.

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