Fermi Problems: IM 6.9.1
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Table of Contents
- Lesson 6.9.1
- IM 6.9.1 Lesson: Fermi Problems
- Practice 6.9.1
IM 6.9.1 Lesson: Fermi Problems
How long would it take an ant to run from Los Angeles to New York City?
Imagine a warehouse that has a rectangular floor and that contains all of the boxes of breakfast cereal bought in the United States in one year.[br][br]If the warehouse is 10 feet tall, what could the side lengths of the floor be?
How many tiles would it take to cover the Washington Monument?