Sweet, I've been waiting to ask this one for ages (partly because I still don't think my answer is 100% correct).Originally Posted by Reaper
Assume I give you a box which can not be deformed in any way (i.e. you cant make the box bigger or wider or anything). The inside dimensions of the box is 10cm X 10cm x 5cm. If I give you uncompressable ball bearings which is perfectly spherical with a diameter of 1cm (i.e. you can not deform the ball bearings) what is the maximum number of ball bearings you can fit inside the box and still be able to close it. I.e. what is the maximum number of ball bearings you can fit into a space that is 10cm x 10cm x 5cm.
Show me your calculations.
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