Question

I have 14 questions. A geodesic dome is made up of triangles, most of which are equilateral. The surface uses less material and allows for more open space than traditional buildings. An equilateral panel of a geodesic dome has a base of 6 feet and a height of about 5.2 feet. What is its area in square feet?

Answer 1

The area of a triangle with base b and height h is given by the formula:

`A=(1)/(2)b\cdot h`

Replace b=6 and h=5.2 to find the area in square feet:

`A=(1)/(2)(6)(5.2)=15.6`

Therefore, the area of an equilateral panel in square feet is 15.6.