1991 AHSME Problems/Problem 8
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Liquid does not mix with water. Unless obstructed, it spreads out on the surface of water to form a circular film
cm thick. A rectangular box measuring
cm by
cm by
cm is filled with liquid
. Its contents are poured onto a large body of water. What will be the radius, in centimeters, of the resulting circular film?
(A) (B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
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