SCIENCE
ECOLOGY
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Question
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Which patch shape has the lowest possible ratio of edge to area?
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circle
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square
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triangle
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hexagon
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all patch shapes have the same ratio of edge to area
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -From this, it can be deduced that a circle has the smallest ratio between area and perimeter of any regular shape and therefore a circle has the minimal perimeter for a given area.
Detailed explanation-2: -Of all the shapes, a sphere has the smallest surface area for a volume.
Detailed explanation-3: -Now, ratio of area of the circle and the square =r2a2=r22r2=:2. Q.
Detailed explanation-4: -Mathematicians have proven that the shape with the largest area for a given perimeter is a circle.
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