You are studying the effects of gravity on clay spheres. You conjecture that they will shatter... but at what height? You want to find out the smallest integral height in meters from which the clay will fall and shatter.

Unfortunately, you only have four identical clay spheres, at least until the company that makes them starts returning your calls. Also, you only have enough time for 8 tests, during which the general area will be cleared of people. Last time someone did such an experiment, an egg... well, it was messy. Up to what height can you test the effects of gravity on the clay?

(In reply to Solution by Priscilla)

Don't be fooled by Tristan's comment on Tristans puzzle.  The commenter and the publisher are different members, and the commenter has for some reason changed his/her name from something else (Priscilla) to "Tristan" just for the sake of this comment.  :(

Edited on May 9, 2006, 5:22 pm

Posted by Cory Taylor on 2006-05-09 17:21:41