A one-way tunnel has the shape of a semi ellipse that is 12ft high at the center and 28H across. a. Will a truck that is 8ft across and 10ft high be able to pass through the tunnel? b. Suppose the road under the tunnel has two lanes, and the truck is allowed to pass through only lane. Will it still be able to pass through the tunnel?

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3. A one-way tunnel has the shape of a semi ellipse that is 12ft high at the center and 28ft across.
a. Will a truck that is 8ft across and 10ft high be able to pass through the tunnel?
b. Suppose the road under the tunnel has two lanes, and the truck is allowed to pass through only
lane. Will it still be able to pass through the tunnel?
Transcribed Image Text:3. A one-way tunnel has the shape of a semi ellipse that is 12ft high at the center and 28ft across. a. Will a truck that is 8ft across and 10ft high be able to pass through the tunnel? b. Suppose the road under the tunnel has two lanes, and the truck is allowed to pass through only lane. Will it still be able to pass through the tunnel?
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