Explain the idea of prototyping and indicate when prototyping is appropriate Briefly summarize the purpose of the analysis phase in SDLC. Explain why it exists and what it contributes to the completion of the system.

The correct option is:

A rectangle that is 5.4 in x 16.2 in

Step-by-step explanation:

As the container is lying on its side, and the scanner scans from the top, it means that scanner will get a 2D of cylinder where its length and width can be seen

First, whenever a cylinder is look at from one side, it will look like a rectangle.

As the cylinder is fitted with 3 balls along its length, the length of the rectangle will be equal to the sum of diameters of all three balls, that is 5.4+5.4+5.4 = 16.2 inches

As only one ball fits along the width of the, the width of the container will be equal to diameter of one ball, that is 5.4 inches

Hence, a rectangle will formed, with the dimensions of 5.4 × 16.2 in