Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A decorative gateway is shaped as a semicircular arch whose straight base PQPQ is 20 m20\,\text{m} long. A light is to be mounted at a point RR on the curved edge such that the distance from PP to RR is 13 m13\,\text{m}. (i) Prove that △PRQ\triangle PRQ is a right-angled triangle. (ii) Calculate the length QRQR. (iii) The height of the arch at RR is the perpendicular distance from RR to the base PQPQ. Determine this height correct to one decimal place.

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