-For the regular square pyramid shown, each base edge is 10 cm long. If the pyramid has an altitude of 12 cm, find the length l of the slant height..
A) 5 cm
B) 12 cm
C) 13 cm
D) None of These

Question

-For the regular square pyramid shown, each base edge is 10 cm long. If the pyramid has an altitude of 12 cm, find the length l of the slant height..
A) 5 cm 
B) 12 cm 
C) 13 cm 
D) None of These

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The slant height can be found using the Pythagorean theorem in the right triangle formed by the altitude, half of the base edge, and the slant height. The half of the base edge is 5 cm (10 cm / 2). Using the Pythagorean theorem: l = √(12^2 + 5^2) = √(144 + 25) = √169 = 13 cm.

-For the Regular Square Pyramid Shown, Each Base Edge Is