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A right pyramid VABCD has a square base ABCD. The vertex V is directly above the center of the square base. The base edges are 9 cm, and the slant edges VA, VB, VC, VD are 16 cm. Sketch the pyramid an
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a) Sketch the pyramid VABCD
A right pyramid VABCD has a square base ABCD. The vertex V is directly above the center of the square base. The base edges are 9 cm, and the slant edges VA, VB, VC, VD are 16 cm.
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A---+---B
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D---+---C
(Note: This is a textual representation. A proper sketch would show perspective, with dashed lines for hidden edges.)
b) Calculate the surface area of the pyramid
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