Sphere Tangent to Two Parallel Planes

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Sphere Tangent to Two Parallel Planes

If two parallel planes are at distance $$2r$$ apart, a sphere tangent to both has radius:

$$r=\frac{d}{2}$$

where $$d$$ is the distance between the planes.

Usage

- Used when a sphere touches both of two parallel planes.

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