Question

question 1multiple choice worth 1 point (06.04 mc) a cylindrical container that contains three tennis balls that are 5.4 inches in diameter is lying on its side and passes through an x - ray scanner that scans from the top only. what outline will appear on the x - ray screen and what are the dimensions? a circle with a diameter of 5.4 in a circle with a diameter of 10.8 in a rectangle that is 5.4 in x 16.2 in a rectangle that is 10.8 in x 16.2 in

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the cross - section view

When the cylindrical container with three tennis balls is scanned from the top, the cross - section of the balls and container is considered. The balls are placed one above the other. The diameter of each ball is 5.4 inches and there are 3 balls, so the height of the stack of balls is \(3\times5.4 = 16.2\) inches. The width of the cross - section is equal to the diameter of a single ball, which is 5.4 inches. The outline will be a rectangle.

Answer:

A. A rectangle that is 5.4 in x 16.2 in