Static, arrangement of block, a bit IQ style.

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To maximize the total lengths of the two wooden blocks that overhang the bottom block, a mathematical approach is essential. The optimal arrangement involves positioning the blocks in a staggered manner, where each block is placed slightly further out than the one below it. As the number of blocks increases, the pattern continues, with each additional block extending further to maximize overhang. This arrangement can be described using principles from calculus or geometric series to calculate the total overhang. A diagram illustrating this arrangement would enhance understanding of the solution.
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The question is :"the length of each wooden block shown in the figure is L. How the wooden blocks should be arranged so that the total lengths of the two blocks that overhang the bottom block is maximum?"

I actually more interest about the method you use to solve this question, i hope you use some mathematical method instead of logic or common sense (cause once you can solve in mathematical style, this is the most logical way already)

Now let's think further, what is the arrangement if the number of wooden block become 4, 5, 6,..., n blocks. Please describe how u solve it, if can, explain with a diagram.
your reply is meaningful to me, thanks you!
 

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