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#1 2005-07-11 14:58:46
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A problem in measures
A cylinder 6 inches in diameter is partially filled with water. A sphere 3 inches in diameter is gently dropped into the cylinder. To what further height does the water rise in the cylinder?
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#2 2005-07-11 17:50:27
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Re: A problem in measures
[removes answer]
Last edited by mathsyperson (2005-07-11 18:28:35)
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It wanted to be normal.
#3 2005-07-11 18:23:14
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Re: A problem in measures
You are right, Mathsy!
I think I should have put this in Puzzles and Games.
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#4 2005-07-11 18:30:12
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Re: A problem in measures
It looks like MathsIsFun moved it for you.
Last edited by mathsyperson (2005-07-11 23:38:16)
Why did the vector cross the road?
It wanted to be normal.
#5 2005-07-12 14:41:48
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Re: A problem in measures
Yes, good thing he did. Now the problem is open to all, other than you, Mathsy.
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#6 2012-05-03 10:51:00
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Last edited by anonimnystefy (2012-05-03 10:51:14)
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