Solve the problem.The arch beneath a bridge is semi-elliptical, a one-way roadway passes under the arch. The width of the roadway is 32 feet and the height of the arch over the center of the roadway is 9 feet. Two trucks plan to use this road. They are both 12 feet wide. Truck 1 has an overall height of 
and Truck 2 has an overall height of 
. Draw a rough sketch of the situation and determine which of the trucks can pass under the bridge.
A. Both Truck 1 and Truck 2 can pass under the bridge.
B. Neither Truck 1 nor Truck 2 can pass under the bridge.
C. Truck 2 can pass under the bridge, but Truck 1 cannot.
D. Truck 1 can pass under the bridge, but Truck 2 cannot.
Answer: C
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