Cathedral roof sphere
Cathedral height is 110 m, sphere weight 6000 kg, dome diameter 43 m, crane arm length 25 m
a) what was the diameter of this sphere?
b) how much mechanical work had to be done to lift it to the designated place?
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a) what was the diameter of this sphere?
b) how much mechanical work had to be done to lift it to the designated place?
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