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The paper I have in my printer now is 0.002" thick - pretty standard.
Every time you fold the paper two things happen: the thickness is doubled and the area (the footprint, if you will) is halved.
After seven folds the thickness will be 0.002 x 2^7 = 0.256" and the area will be 11" / 2^4 x 8.5" / 2^3 = 0.6875" x 1.0625" - assuming that you start folding the "short" way and alternate every fold.
On the eighth fold you will be trying to make a bundle 0.512" thick and 0.6875" x 0.53125" in area: almost as thick as it is wide.
Notice, however, that the paper doesn't stretch. On that eighth fold the outermost layer is 1.06" long, but you're trying to stretch it to 1.06" + 0.512" = 1.57", or a 48% increase in length; it'll tear.
Every time you fold the paper two things happen: the thickness is doubled and the area (the footprint, if you will) is halved.
After seven folds the thickness will be 0.002 x 2^7 = 0.256" and the area will be 11" / 2^4 x 8.5" / 2^3 = 0.6875" x 1.0625" - assuming that you start folding the "short" way and alternate every fold.
On the eighth fold you will be trying to make a bundle 0.512" thick and 0.6875" x 0.53125" in area: almost as thick as it is wide.
Notice, however, that the paper doesn't stretch. On that eighth fold the outermost layer is 1.06" long, but you're trying to stretch it to 1.06" + 0.512" = 1.57", or a 48% increase in length; it'll tear.
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I always wanted to try this:
Ask some girl if she can lick her elbow:
Can you lick your elbow? "
Get " Of course not " immediately, or "No" after trying.
SAy "I can, want to see"?
"Sure"
Grab her arm & go for it....
I'm sure she'll be impressed if your style is good.
Ask some girl if she can lick her elbow:
Can you lick your elbow? "
Get " Of course not " immediately, or "No" after trying.
SAy "I can, want to see"?
"Sure"
Grab her arm & go for it....
I'm sure she'll be impressed if your style is good.
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Originally Posted by magician' date='Feb 17 2005, 10:39 AM
The paper I have in my printer now is 0.002" thick - pretty standard.
Every time you fold the paper two things happen: the thickness is doubled and the area (the footprint, if you will) is halved.
After seven folds the thickness will be 0.002 x 2^7 = 0.256" and the area will be 11" / 2^4 x 8.5" / 2^3 = 0.6875" x 1.0625" - assuming that you start folding the "short" way and alternate every fold.
On the eighth fold you will be trying to make a bundle 0.512" thick and 0.6875" x 0.53125" in area: almost as thick as it is wide.
Notice, however, that the paper doesn't stretch. On that eighth fold the outermost layer is 1.06" long, but you're trying to stretch it to 1.06" + 0.512" = 1.57", or a 48% increase in length; it'll tear.
Every time you fold the paper two things happen: the thickness is doubled and the area (the footprint, if you will) is halved.
After seven folds the thickness will be 0.002 x 2^7 = 0.256" and the area will be 11" / 2^4 x 8.5" / 2^3 = 0.6875" x 1.0625" - assuming that you start folding the "short" way and alternate every fold.
On the eighth fold you will be trying to make a bundle 0.512" thick and 0.6875" x 0.53125" in area: almost as thick as it is wide.
Notice, however, that the paper doesn't stretch. On that eighth fold the outermost layer is 1.06" long, but you're trying to stretch it to 1.06" + 0.512" = 1.57", or a 48% increase in length; it'll tear.
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From: Yorba Linda, CA
Originally Posted by Gink5' date='Feb 17 2005, 10:50 AM
want to take my calc four test?
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From: San Diego
Originally Posted by The Raptor' date='Feb 16 2005, 07:46 AM
Marilyn Monroe had six toes.
link to myth
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From: San Antonio
Originally Posted by TeamRedlineS2k' date='Feb 16 2005, 08:04 PM
The king of hearts is the only king without a mustache.
i never knew that, and i play poker 7 days a week
i never knew that, and i play poker 7 days a week
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Originally Posted by VoIPA' date='Feb 16 2005, 09:42 AM
I've never met a turtle that can jump. I think this should say "mammal."
Same for "purple."
Another interesting factoid:
"Bookkeeper" is the only word in the English language with three adjacent double characters.
Same for "purple."
Another interesting factoid:
"Bookkeeper" is the only word in the English language with three adjacent double characters.