Covering a rectangle with equal circles (Q1375068)
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Covering a rectangle with equal circles (English)
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5 January 1998
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The problem of covering a given rectangle with \(n\) disks of minimal radius is studied. A complete solution is achieved for \(n\leq 5\), and in many special cases (such as covering a square with \(n=7\) disks).
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thinnest covering with disks
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