Sine rule and cosine rule

  • The Dodecahedron Explained
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    The dodecahedron explained

    What is the shortest distance through the middle of a dodecahedron between the centres of two opposite faces?
  • Square World
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    Square world

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    P is a point inside a square ABCD such that PA= 1, PB = 2 and PC = 3. How big is angle APB ?
  • 30-60-90 Polypuzzle
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    30-60-90 polypuzzle

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Re-arrange the pieces of the puzzle to form a rectangle and then to form an equilateral triangle. Calculate the angles and lengths.
  • Darts and Kites
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    Darts and kites

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Explore the geometry of these dart and kite shapes!
  • Just touching
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    Just touching

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Three semi-circles have a common diameter, each touches the other two and two lie inside the biggest one. What is the radius of the circle that touches all three semi-circles?
  • Quadarc
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    Quadarc

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Given a square ABCD of sides 10 cm, and using the corners as centres, construct four quadrants with radius 10 cm each inside the square. The four arcs intersect at P, Q, R and S. Find the area enclosed by PQRS.
  • Get Cross
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    Get cross

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    A white cross is placed symmetrically in a red disc with the central square of side length sqrt 2 and the arms of the cross of length 1 unit. What is the area of the disc still showing?
  • Raising The Roof
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    Raising the roof

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    How far should the roof overhang to shade windows from the mid-day sun?
  • Biggest Bendy
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    Biggest bendy

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Four rods are hinged at their ends to form a quadrilateral. How can you maximise its area?
  • Cyclic Triangles
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    Cyclic triangles

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Make and prove a conjecture about the cyclic quadrilateral inscribed in a circle of radius r that has the maximum perimeter and the maximum area.