d = 17.3 m
Step-by-step explanation:
We can extend Pythagorean theorem to 3 dimensions by writing
[tex] {d}^{2} = {x}^{2} + {y}^{2} + {z}^{2} [/tex]
or
[tex]d = \sqrt{ {x}^{2} + {y}^{2} + {z}^{2} } [/tex]
Since we are dealing with a cube of side 10 m, then
x = y = z = 10 m
so we get
[tex]d = \sqrt{ {10}^{2} + {10}^{2} + {10}^{2} } [/tex]
or
[tex]d = \sqrt{3 \times {10}^{2} } = 10 \sqrt{3} \: m[/tex]
This becomes
d = 17.3 m
