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.

I was just supplying a variation of the problem. If you think that's another problem, I will go ahead and submit it; I thought it was too closely related and would be TD for a duplicate.

The idea there is what if you could go THROUGH the center of the icosahedron, to the point on the other side. How much distance would that be?

Posted by Gamer on 2003-12-10 17:07:53