My classmates and I have been told to build a structure made of linguini (uncooked) that will support the most weight. We are told to use a cylinder shape, as it has been most successful in the past in holding the most weight. The weight will be placed on one of the bases. We can only use 30 pieces of linguini and 1 meter of duct tape, and are not allowed to bring in any extra materials. We are wondering what is the best way to build our cylindrical structure with the materials we are given to build the tower that will support the most weight?
ps. We are allowed to break the linguini into pieces, but they are given to us as about 25 cm long. The cylinder must be at least 15 cm tall. We can tape them together in any way possible as long as it is at least 15 cm long and uses only the materials given to us.
Answer:
The strongest shape would be a tube not a solid cylinder. Use the duct tape to hold the pieces of linguini together side by side and roll to form a tube. Use only the minimum allowed 15 cm for the linguini.
Good luck.
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