Fitting Objects into a Unit Cube

7/10solid geometryEstimationCasework

Problem

Determine, with proof, which of the following objects can be placed entirely inside a cube-shaped container of edge length 11 m (wall thickness negligible).

1. A ball of diameter 0.990.99 m. 2. A tetrahedron all of whose edges have length 1.41.4 m. 3. A cylinder of base diameter 0.010.01 m and height 1.81.8 m. 4. A cylinder of base diameter 1.21.2 m and height 0.010.01 m.

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Difficulty7/10
Topicssolid geometry, Estimation, Casework

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