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Math Scav hunt....stupid, I know. My teachers gone biserk

2007-03-28 03:27:59 · 5 answers · asked by coo c 1 in Science & Mathematics Mathematics

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A circle has the smallest perimeter for any given area.

2007-03-28 03:32:05 · answer #1 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 0 0

I think that a little experimenting with perimeters and areas will convince you that for any given area a circle has the smallest perimeter. That is why engineers use round pipes where they can. The less contact area means less friction and therefor less resistance to flow,

2007-03-28 10:35:07 · answer #2 · answered by bignose68 4 · 0 0

As you go on increasing the number of sides, for the same area, then the perimeter decreases. That means, that the circle, which has infinite number of sides should have the minimum perimeter.

2007-03-28 10:36:55 · answer #3 · answered by dipakrashmi 4 · 0 0

Shortest perimeter relative to *what*?

If you are looking for the shortest perimeter relative to area in an object in the plane, a circle is the answer.

2007-03-28 10:33:53 · answer #4 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 0 0

The circle. For a given area enclosed by the fogure, the circle offers the least perimeter.

2007-03-28 10:33:16 · answer #5 · answered by ironduke8159 7 · 0 0

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