document.write( "Question 633881: What is the longest piece of straight dry spaghetti that will fit in a cylindrical can that has a radius of 3 inches and height of 10 inches? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #399244 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! What is the longest piece of straight dry spaghetti that will fit in a cylindrical can that has a radius of 3 inches and height of 10 inches? \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "Right triangle with base = 6 inches and height = 10 inches. \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "hypotenuse = sqrt[6^2+10^2] = sqrt(136) = 11.66 inches \n" ); document.write( "=========================== \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "============== \n" ); document.write( " |