Question: A spherical buoy 36 in. in diameter is floating in a lake and is more than half above the water. (a) Express the circumference c

A spherical buoy 36 in. in diameter is floating in a lake and is more than half above the water. 

(a) Express the circumference c of the circle of intersection of the buoy and water as a function of the depth d to which the buoy sinks. 

(b) Find the domain and range of the function.

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