A Norman Window Has the Shape of a Rectangle Surmounted

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Essay

A Norman window has the shape of a rectangle surmounted by a semicircle. (Thus the diameter of the semicircle is equal to the width of the rectangle.) If the perimeter of the window is ft, find the dimensions of the window so that the greatest possible amount of light is admitted.

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Definitions:

Action Potentials

Rapid rises and falls in the membrane potential of a cell, fundamental in the conduction of electrical impulses along nerves and muscle fibers.

Sensory Neurons

Neurons that transmit signals from sensory receptors towards the central nervous system, carrying information about external or internal conditions.

Gamma Motor Neurons

Neurons that control the contraction of intrafusal muscle fibers in muscle spindles, helping to regulate muscle tone and sensitivity of stretch reflexes.

Muscle Spindle

A sensory receptor located within muscles that detects changes in muscle length, contributing to the sense of body position.