Find Out How Many Combinations of n Squares Exist

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The discussion focuses on determining the number of possible configurations and perimeters for n squares when they are attached together. The complexity increases significantly as n grows, leading to a vast number of combinations. Participants draw parallels to the concept of isomers in chemistry, suggesting a similar approach might be applicable. There is also curiosity about whether the same analysis can be applied to equilateral triangles. The conversation highlights the challenge of quantifying geometric combinations as the number of shapes increases.
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In the picture attached I have tried to list the different shapes you can get when you attach, 1, 2, 3, 4 squares, but, as you can imagine, when n gets bigger the number of combinations gets incredibly large. Is there are way to see how many possible configurations there is for n squares, and the different perimeters of these shapes?
If not is it possible for equilateral triangles?
 

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aaaa202 said:
In the picture attached I have tried to list the different shapes you can get when you attach, 1, 2, 3 squares, but, as you can imagine, when n gets bigger the number of combinations gets incredibly large. Is there are way to see how many possible configurations there is for n squares, and the different perimeters of these shapes?
If not is it possible for equilateral triangles?

Can't see the attachment
EDIT:Now it's there.That is very similar to Isomers of hydrocarbons(Chemistry)
 
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