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Question from david, a student: if there are 12 balls and one balls weight is different than the others and use a balance 3 times is there a possible way to find which weigh different |
Yes, there is.
http://www.cut-the-knot.org/blue/weight3.shtml#Dyson
But now you know it's possible, maybe have another try!
Good Hunting!
RD
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