Question

How many one-half cubes with dimensions of 1/2x1x1 fit in a unit cube? 1

2
4
6

Answer 1

2

Explanation:

volume of the unit cube:

V = 1 * 1 * 1 = 1

volume of the half-cube:

V = 1/2 * 1 * 1 = 1/2

number of half cubs that fit in unit cube:

1/(1/2) = 2

Answer: 2

Answer 2

Option 2

Explanation:

A cube with 1/2 * 1* 1 will have a volume of 0.5 cubic cm

While a unit cube has a volume of 1 cubic cm

So,

2 cubes of these dimensions can fit into a unit cube.