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How do we measure forty-five minutes using two identical wires, each of which takes an hour to burn? We have matchsticks with us. The wires burn non-uniformly. So, for example, the two halves of wire might burn in 10 minutes and 50 minutes respectively

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Tip 1 : 0 minutes – Lightstick 1 on both sides and stick 2 on one side.
Tip 2 : 30 minutes – Stick 1 will be burnt out. Light the other end of stick 2.
Tip 3 : 45 minutes – Stick 2 will be burnt out. Th...read more

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