The maximum number of roots to a polynomial of order n is n roots. Take the example of a quadratic (order 2) which can intersect the x-axis a maximum of 2 times, and similarly a cubic (order 3) 3 times maximum.
Hence for 8 intersections, minimum order = 8
Answer:
15.072
Step-by-step explanation:
Circumference = πD
= 4.8π
= 15.079644737231
