Math Problem Statement

A square is inscribed in a circle. The radius of the circle is (20√2)/2 inches. What is the side length, in inches, of the square? A) 20 B) (20√2)/2 C) 20√2 D) 40

Solution

The problem states that a square is inscribed in a circle, and the radius of the circle is given as 2022\frac{20\sqrt{2}}{2} inches. We are asked to find the side length of the square.

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Relationship between the square and the circle: When a square is inscribed in a circle, the diagonal of the square is equal to the diameter of the circle. Let's call the side length of the square ss. The diagonal of the square can be related to its side by the Pythagorean theorem: Diagonal of the square=s2\text{Diagonal of the square} = s\sqrt{2}

  2. Diameter of the circle: The diameter of the circle is twice the radius. Since the radius is given as 2022\frac{20\sqrt{2}}{2}, the diameter is: Diameter of the circle=2×2022=202\text{Diameter of the circle} = 2 \times \frac{20\sqrt{2}}{2} = 20\sqrt{2}

  3. Equating the diagonal of the square to the diameter of the circle: Since the diagonal of the square is equal to the diameter of the circle: s2=202s\sqrt{2} = 20\sqrt{2} Now, divide both sides by 2\sqrt{2}: s=20s = 20

Thus, the side length of the square is 20\boxed{20} inches, which corresponds to option A.


Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. How would the side length of the square change if the radius of the circle were doubled?
  2. Can you derive a general formula for the side length of a square inscribed in a circle with radius rr?
  3. What would be the area of the square with side length 20 inches?
  4. How does the diagonal of a square relate to its side in terms of other geometrical shapes?
  5. How does the concept of an inscribed square apply to other polygons?

Tip: For any square, the diagonal is always 2\sqrt{2} times the side length. This is a useful property in problems involving inscribed squares!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Properties of Squares and Circles
Pythagorean Theorem

Formulas

Diagonal of a square = s√2
Diameter of a circle = 2 × radius

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10