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A square from similar rectangles

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 نشر من قبل Mikhail Skopenkov
 تاريخ النشر 2013
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In the present popular science paper we determine when a square can be dissected into rectangles similar to a given rectangle. The approach to the question is based on a physical interpretation using electrical networks. Only secondary school background is assumed in the paper.



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