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A rectangle is inscribed in a semi-circle of radius `r` with one of its sides on diameter of semi-circle. Find the dimensions of the rectangle so that its area is maximum. Find also the area.

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`(r )/(sqrt2), sqrt2r;" Area "=r^(2)`
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