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Shortest distance (Posted on 2003-12-10)

What is the shortest distance between two opposite points (two vertices separated by 2R) in the surface of a regular icosahedron? The regular icosahedron's edges are 1ft in length.

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re(3): Solution (details)

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(In reply to re(2): Solution (details) by Charlie)

Laying them out that way (from "around the circumference" as I think of it) is easier to explain. If I could only draw a picture here.....

Posted by Brian Wainscott on 2003-12-10 16:33:31

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