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A circular plate has radius one unit. It rolls around
inside a rectangular tray, always touching the edge,
and returns to its starting position after five
circuits of the tray. During this time it rotates about
its own centre by seven complete revolutions.
The motion is said to be periodic because it repeats
itself over and over again after each five circuits and
the length of the period is 5 circuits.
Can you find the dimensions of the tray? Is there more
than one solution?
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To help you with this question, you may like to read the article 'A Rolling Disc - Periodic Motion'