I don't understand any of this :(
"What is the area of a trefoil whose horizontal base has length 2?"
Please help!!!
I don't understand "horizontal base' when applied to a trefoil
I agree with Bob
My understanding of a trifoil has been this:
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9d/Trefoil-Architectural.png&imgrefurl=http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Trefoil-Architectural.png&h=218&w=231&tbnid=8TWnpqXUoWRTIM:&zoom=1&q=trefoil&tbnh=142&tbnw=150&usg=__O68Xx6ZydB9BxolA7NeI3NEj0Mo=&docid=lmzDnOmLXMrhsM&itg=1&sa=X&ei=X-zWU-ymFcyGyAS2_YC4CA&sqi=2&ved=0CJ8BEPwdMA8
However I found almost the same wording of your question here:
http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Wiki/index.php/2005_AMC_10A_Problems/Problem_12
looks like a confusion about its definition and shape
Don't worry, I'm here to help! Let's break down the problem step by step.
A trefoil is a type of shape that typically has three curved lobes or loops. In this case, we are given that the horizontal base of the trefoil has a length of 2 units.
To find the area of the trefoil, we need to know its shape and dimensions more specifically. Since trefoils can have different variations, it's important to determine the specific shape being referred to. However, assuming the trefoil has a simple and specific geometry, we can provide a general explanation of how to find its area.
Here's a general approach to finding the area of a shape with curved lobes:
1. Identify the individual components: For a trefoil, this would typically involve identifying the three curved lobes, their lengths, and any other relevant dimensions.
2. Decompose the shape: Break down the trefoil into its constituent geometric shapes, such as circles, semicircles, or sectors. This can make it easier to calculate the area of each component and eventually find the total area of the trefoil.
3. Calculate the area of each component: Using the formula specific to each geometric shape (e.g., area of a circle = π * radius^2), calculate the area for each individual component.
4. Sum up the areas: Add up the areas of all the individual components to find the total area of the trefoil.
Since we don't have specific information about the trefoil's geometry, we can't provide an exact solution in this case. However, if you can provide more specific details or describe the trefoil's shape, we can help you further in calculating its area using the method mentioned above.