Question

Find the height of the chord that divides the surface area of a semi-circle (with radius R) into two equal parts..

Answer 1

is s2 the sum of those parts?

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

well, if we assume the function: y = sqrt(1-x^2) - h equals pi/4 we should be good

Answer 4

there migh tbe a geometric interpretation we could use if integration is not your style