Find the Dimensions of the Rectangle Enclosed in the Semicircle

question 92

Essay

Find the dimensions of the rectangle enclosed in the semicircle with the largest possible area.

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Definitions:

Dendrite

Branch-like extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons.

Neural Message

The process by which nerve cells (neurons) communicate information through electrical and chemical signals.

Resting Potential

The state of a neuron when it is not being stimulated or activated, characterized by a negative charge inside the cell relative to the outside.

Action Potential

A temporary reversal in the electrical polarization of the membrane of a nerve cell, allowing for the transmission of nerve impulses.