A room has a 20-foot ceiling. From the ceiling hang two electrical cords 16 feet and 18 feet long.

At the end of one is a plug, and at the end of the other is a receptacle. The electrician is tall, and can reach up to 8 feet from the floor.

How far apart can the two cords be, yet still be possible for the electrician to connect them?

He can set the cords swinging so as to get the ends close. (I often do this while hanging my shade sails from posts) 

Posted by Steven Lord on 2024-03-19 19:26:56