Question: Let P be a pyramid with a square base of side 2b and suppose that is a sphere with its center on the base of

Let P be a pyramid with a square base of side 2b and suppose that is a sphere with its center on the base of P and is tangent to all eight edges of P. Find the height of P. Then find the volume of the intersection of S and P.

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