Radius of Cross-Section of a Sphere

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Radius of Cross-Section of a Sphere

If a plane is at distance $$d$$ from the centre of a sphere of radius $$r$$, the radius of the circular cross-section is:

$$\rho=\sqrt{R^2-d^2}$$

Usage

- Used to find the radius of a circle formed by a plane cutting a sphere.

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