The figure below shows a right pyramid VABCD with a square base of side 6 cm. VA = VB = VC = VD =...

The figure below shows a right pyramid VABCD with a square base of side 6 cm. VA = VB = VC = VD = 12 cm

Calculate;
(i) The height of the pyramid correct to 2 d.p
(ii) The angle between the planes VAD and VBC correct to 2 significant figures.

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Kavungya answered the question on September 17, 2019 at 10:49

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