Perimeter

There are 38 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Perimeter
Coins on a Plate
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Coins on a Plate

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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Points A, B and C are the centres of three circles, each one of which touches the other two. Prove that the perimeter of the triangle ABC is equal to the diameter of the largest circle.
Is there a theorem?
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Is there a theorem?

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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Draw a square. A second square of the same size slides around the first always maintaining contact and keeping the same orientation. How far does the dot travel?
Contact
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Contact

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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A circular plate rolls in contact with the sides of a rectangular tray. How much of its circumference comes into contact with the sides of the tray when it rolls around one circuit?
Coke machine
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Coke machine

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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The coke machine in college takes 50 pence pieces. It also takes a certain foreign coin of traditional design...
Some(?) of the Parts
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Some(?) of the Parts

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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A circle touches the lines OA, OB and AB where OA and OB are perpendicular. Show that the diameter of the circle is equal to the perimeter of the triangle
Lawn Border
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Lawn Border

Age
5 to 11
Challenge level
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If I use 12 green tiles to represent my lawn, how many different ways could I arrange them? How many border tiles would I need each time?
Fencing Lambs
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Fencing Lambs

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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A thoughtful shepherd used bales of straw to protect the area around his lambs. Explore how you can arrange the bales.