A mirror with a parabolic cross section is used to collect sunlight on a pipe located at the focus of the mirror. The pipe is lo
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Answer:
118.3 m²
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1. Calculate the <em>semiperimeter</em> (s).
s = (p + q + r)/2
s = (17 + 18+ 15)/2
s = 50/2
s = 25 m
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Step 2. Calculate the <em>area</em> (A).
Use <em>Heron’s formula</em>:
A = 118.3 m²