12. A 250 cm piece of wire is cut into two pieces. One piece is bent into an equilateral triangle and the other will be bent into circle. Determine where, if anywhere, the wire should be cut to minimize the area enclosed by the two figures.

12. A 250 cm piece of wire is cut into two pieces. One piece is bent into an equilateral triangle and the other will be bent into circle. Determine where, if anywhere, the wire should be cut to minimize the area enclosed by the two figures.

Mathematics For Machine Technology

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337798310

Author:Peterson, John.

Publisher:Peterson, John.

Chapter68: Basic Calculations Of Angles And Sides Of Right Triangles

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6A

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Application of derivative More optimization A 250 cm piece of wire is cut into two pieces. One piece is bent into an equilateral triangle and the other will be bent into circle. Determine where, if anywhere, the wire should be cut to minimize the area enclosed by the two figures. Thank you in advance ?

12. A 250 cm piece of wire is cut into two
pieces. One piece is bent into an
equilateral triangle and the other will be
bent into circle. Determine where, if
anywhere, the wire should be cut to
minimize the area enclosed by the two
figures.

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