A Child Is Trying to Stack Two Uniform Bricks, Each

question 69

Multiple Choice

A child is trying to stack two uniform bricks, each 24 cm long, so they will protrude as far as possible over the edge of a table without tipping over, as shown in the figure. What is the maximum possible overhang distance d?

• A)10 cm
• B)12 cm
• C)14 cm
• D)16 cm
• E)18 cm

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