What is the largest n dimensional box that can fit inside a sphere?

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The largest n-dimensional box that can fit inside an (n-1)-dimensional sphere is determined by the relationship between the box's dimensions and the sphere's radius. For n=2, the largest box is a square with side length equal to the radius of the sphere multiplied by √2. For n=3, the largest box is a cube with side length equal to the radius of the sphere multiplied by √3. This pattern continues for higher dimensions, where the side length of the box is the radius of the sphere multiplied by √n.

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in ℝn what is the largest n-dimensional box that can fit into the (n-1) sphere
 
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Can you find a solution for n=2, n=3?
This should give you a hint how it works for n dimensions.
 

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