A Norman window consists of a rectangle surmounted by a semicircle. If the perimeter of the Norman window is 32 ft, determine what should be the radius of the semicircle and the height rectangle such that the semicircle of the window transmits only half as much light of area as the rectangle.

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A Norman window consists of a rectangle surmounted by a semicircle. If the perimeter of the
Norman window is 32 ft, determine what should be the radius of the semicircle and the
height rectangle such that the semicircle of the window transmits only half as much light of
area as the rectangle.
Hint: add the areas of the needed light for the rectangle and for the semicircle
Transcribed Image Text:A Norman window consists of a rectangle surmounted by a semicircle. If the perimeter of the Norman window is 32 ft, determine what should be the radius of the semicircle and the height rectangle such that the semicircle of the window transmits only half as much light of area as the rectangle. Hint: add the areas of the needed light for the rectangle and for the semicircle
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