Question 1

Paper 1, no calculatorMedium6 marks

A square-based right pyramid models a roof structure. The side length of its horizontal base is 4 m4\text{ m} The apex SS is vertically above the centre OO of the base, and SO=22 mSO=2\sqrt{2}\text{ m} Let AA be a vertex of the base.

(a)

Determine the distance OAOA

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(b)

Hence determine the distance SASA

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(c)

Determine the angle between SASA and the plane of the base. Give your answer in degrees.

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