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Packing 3D Shapes
Age 14 to 16
Challenge Level 
Use your common sense and intuition as detailed calculations are
exceedingly difficult and not really what the question is
about.
Keep your eyes open for shapes in nature where 3D packing is exhibited
Once you are aware of 3D packing you will see that examples abound in nature. It is fascinating to ask: why does this packing of shapes occur?
Keep your eyes open for shapes in nature where 3D packing is exhibited
Once you are aware of 3D packing you will see that examples abound in nature. It is fascinating to ask: why does this packing of shapes occur?
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