FIGURE 12-9 -A Child Is Trying to Stack Two Uniform Wooden Blocks

question 58

Multiple Choice

FIGURE 12-9
-A child is trying to stack two uniform wooden blocks, 12 cm in length, so they will protrude as much as possible over the edge of a table, without tipping over, as shown in Fig. 12-9. What is the maximum possible overhang distance?

• A)5 cm
• B)6 cm
• C)7 cm
• D)8 cm
• E)9 cm

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