Asked by M.A.
A cylindrical can holds three equal-sized balls perfectly. Which is larger, the can's height or the can's circumference?
Height
Circumference
Impossible to tell
They are equal
My choice would be "Impossible to tell" because I could envision them (1) in a very flat can that is only as tall as the balls are round, or (2) in a very tall can that is only as round as the balls are round. Is my logic correct?
Or am I not considering something?
Height
Circumference
Impossible to tell
They are equal
My choice would be "Impossible to tell" because I could envision them (1) in a very flat can that is only as tall as the balls are round, or (2) in a very tall can that is only as round as the balls are round. Is my logic correct?
Or am I not considering something?
Answers
Answered by
drwls
Your logic is not correct. Do not assume the balls are squashed or spaced. Compare the circumference of the can to 6R.
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