Let's analyze the problem step-by-step.

Given Information:

1. A machinist needs to manufacture a circular metal disk with an area of $690 \, \text{cm}^2$.
2. The area formula for a circle is: $A = \pi r^2$ where $A$ is the area and $r$ is the radius.

Part (a): Finding the Radius

To find the radius $r$, we solve the equation for $r$: $r = \sqrt{\frac{A}{\pi}}$ Plugging in the given area: $r = \sqrt{\frac{690}{\pi}}$

Part (b): Tolerance in Radius

The machinist is allowed an error tolerance of $\pm 5 \, \text{cm}^2$ in the area. We need to determine how this tolerance affects the radius.

1. The area with a tolerance is: $690 \pm 5 \, \text{cm}^2 \Rightarrow [685, 695] \, \text{cm}^2$

2. The corresponding range for the radius will be: $r_{\text{min}} = \sqrt{\frac{685}{\pi}}, \quad r_{\text{max}} = \sqrt{\frac{695}{\pi}}$

3. The tolerance in radius $\Delta r$ is: $\Delta r = r_{\text{max}} - r_{\text{min}}$

Part (c): $\varepsilon$/$\delta$ Definition of a Limit

Using the $\varepsilon$-$\delta$ definition of a limit, we set:

• $f(x) = \pi x^2$ (the area as a function of radius $x$)
• $a = r$, where $r = \sqrt{\frac{690}{\pi}}$
• $L = 690$ (the target area)
• $\varepsilon = 5$ (the tolerance in area)

We want to find $\delta$ such that if $|x - a| < \delta$, then $|f(x) - L| < \varepsilon$.

Let's calculate these values now.

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