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Suppose a poppy seed is .5 mm in diameter and holds ten thousand grains of sand. Find the diameter of each grain of sand? I am reading this book and the stated answer seems wrong.
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The poppy seed and sand diameter puzzle is a mathematical problem that involves determining the ratio between the diameter of a poppy seed and the diameter of a sand grain, using only a ruler.
This puzzle is important because it challenges our problem-solving skills and requires us to think critically and creatively. It also has real-world applications in fields such as engineering and physics.
To solve this puzzle, you need to measure the diameter of a poppy seed and a sand grain using a ruler. Then, divide the diameter of the poppy seed by the diameter of the sand grain to find the ratio. This ratio can then be compared to the known ratio of the two objects, which is approximately 1:3.
Some tips for solving this puzzle include using a magnifying glass to get a more accurate measurement, measuring multiple poppy seeds and sand grains to get an average ratio, and trying different methods to measure the objects (e.g. using calipers instead of a ruler).
Yes, there are variations of this puzzle that involve different objects, such as a grain of rice and a grain of sand. The principles and methods for solving these variations are the same, but the ratios may differ.