A 1 metre cube has one face on the ground and one face against a
wall. A 4 metre ladder leans against the wall and just touches the
cube. How high is the top of the ladder above the ground?
Four rods are hinged at their ends to form a convex quadrilateral.
Investigate the different shapes that the quadrilateral can take.
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Winding Vine
Age 14 to 16 Short Challenge Level
A pole is 28 metres high and has a constant circumference of 3 metres.
A vine has grown from the bottom to the top of the pole, winding around the pole 7 times.