The Ham Sandwich Theorem

Dec 6, 2019 | Hinsdale

Curiosity.com describes the Ham Sandwich Theorem best:

"In mathematical terms, the ham sandwich theorem states that given n objects floating in n-dimensional space (in our case, that's 3 objects floating in 3-dimensional space), there exists a single [n - 1]-dimensional (again, in our case, that's 3-1, or 2-dimensional) plane that simultaneously cuts all n objects into two pieces of equal volume.

In mathematical terms, the ham sandwich theorem states that given n objects floating in n-dimensional space (in our case, that's 3 objects floating in 3-dimensional space), there exists a single [n - 1]-dimensional (again, in our case, that's 3-1, or 2-dimensional) plane that simultaneously cuts all n objects into two pieces of equal volume."

They even offer you a video so you can see how it works for yourself! Now you and your friend know how to perfectly split a ham sandwich at lunch!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Good news: it works with pancakes too!)