Fitting Objects into a Unit Cube
Problem
Determine, with proof, which of the following objects can be placed entirely inside a cube-shaped container of edge length m (wall thickness negligible).
1. A ball of diameter m. 2. A tetrahedron all of whose edges have length m. 3. A cylinder of base diameter m and height m. 4. A cylinder of base diameter m and height m.
Answer
Solution
| Difficulty | 7/10 |
|---|---|
| Topics | solid geometry, Estimation, Casework |
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