Solve the problem.A sealed-beam headlight is in the shape of a paraboloid of revolution. The bulb, which is placed at the focus, is 3 centimeters from the vertex. If the depth is to be 6 centimeters, what is the diameter of the headlight at its opening?

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about 17 cm

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