In a straight triangular prism, the sides of the bases are 13, 20 and 21, and the height of the prism is 25.

In a straight triangular prism, the sides of the bases are 13, 20 and 21, and the height of the prism is 25. Calculate the area of the section drawn through the lateral rib and the lower height of the base.

By Heron’s theorem, we determine the area of the base of the prism.

The semi-perimeter of triangle ABC is equal to: p = (AB + BC + AC) / 2 = (20 + 13 + 21) / 2 = 27 cm.

Then Sbn = √27 * (27 – 21) * (27 – 17) * (27 – 10) = √27 * 6 * 7 * 14 = √7056 = 126 cm2.

Determine the height of the HВ triangle ABC.

Sosn = AC * ВН / 2.

BH = 2 * Sbn / AC = 2 * 126/21 = 12 cm.

The sectional area is rectangle НН1В1В.

Determine the cross-sectional area.

Ssection = BH * HH1 = 12 * 25 = 300 cm2.

Answer: The cross-sectional area is 300 cm2.



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