Rolling Box  Investigation

 

Investigation 1

 

Rolling the box 4 times can translate the box like this

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How many different positions can  be reached with 6 rolls.

Remember the box must finish in exactly the same

orientation as it started.

The move must be a simple slide or translation.

 

 

Investigation 2

 

Can the box reach any new position given an unlimited number of rolls?

 

 

Notes on Investigation