The triangle-like figure in the diagram is formed from 6 identical closed-packed circles. If the height of the figure is 2 feet, find the radius of each circle in inches.
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The triangle-like figure in the diagram is formed from 6 identical closed-packed circles. If the height of the figure is 2 feet, find the radius of each circle in inches.
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Draw the triangle through the centres of the circles. The side of this triangle is 4r, so the hight of the equilateral triangle is ??Quote:
Originally Posted by ejaykasai
The total height of the edifice is the height of the triangle you will have calculated plus twice teh radius of one of the circles.
I leave the responsibility of reconciling the mixed units to you.
CB