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The partial eclipse

Two circles and a radius connecting their centres. What is the length of the parallel chord?

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Solution

The chord length is 14/3.

Solution by Asmit Dey.

Poem

Partial eclips
Sun and Moon and planets go
All together make the show
Meeting in space,
Lovely and cosy
And than the miracle perfectly
Planets align for some minutes precisely
Moon and sun fragments are softly kissing and caressing
To bring love and life with their shining.

Bella

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