Stacking spheres always leaves open space. Consider the corresponding situation in two dimensions: Squares can be arranged

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Stacking spheres always leaves open space. Consider the corresponding situation in two dimensions: Squares can be arranged to cover all the area, but circles cannot. For the arrangement of circles pictured here, what percentage of the area remains uncovered? 

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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