https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4VqXRRXi68 Find the average distance between 2 points on a square This is another excellent mathematical puzzle from the MindYourDecisions youtube channel. I like to try these without looking at the answer - and then to see how far I get. This one is pretty difficult (and the actual solution exceptionally difficult!) The problem is... Continue Reading →
Classical Geometry Puzzle: Finding the Radius
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EkoaQJyrfk Classical Geometry Puzzle: Finding the Radius This is another look at a puzzle from Mind Your Decisions. The problem is to find the radius of the following circle: We are told that line AD and BC are perpendicular and the lengths of some parts of chords, but not much more! First I'll look at... Continue Reading →