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collegekid123
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Homework Statement
Given one piece of standard printer quality paper (8 1/2" x 11"), construct the tallest free standing structure.
Materials:
1 Letter size piece of printer quality paperThoughts
So I have searched and read through other threads containing this problem, but all require tape, paper clips, etc.
We are given one piece of paper, with no support. It has to stand on it's own for 20 seconds to be measured. We can cut, fold, and roll the paper but we cannot use any outside materials such as tape, spit, paper clips, or glue.
Last year the tallest project reached 6' 1".
In 2004, the record holder, was constructed reaching 7' 3".
We get double the maximum points if we can reach 6'+.
Tried...
I have tried a few designs, all coming horribly short of any respectable height.
If anyone has any ideas it would be appreciated!