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Can you make a circle using straws?
Correct Answer
No, a circle cannot be made using straws because straws are straight and rigid. A circle has a curved boundary with no straight edges. To approximate a circle, many very short straws would be needed, but it would still be a polygon, not a true circle.
Exercise: Shapes with Straws | Q: 68 | (Page Page 16)
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Explanation
The chapter explains that circles have curved boundaries and cannot be formed using straight straws. The more straws used, the closer the shape gets to a circle, but it remains a polygon.