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Pencils have six sides because for the companies making them it's alot cheaper. You can make more six sided pencils from the same amount of wood than round pencils. For every 8 round pencils there would be 9 six sided pencils. Also they don't roll off of desks as easily. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Also like honeycomb, hexagonal tubes stack very well in a box with no space left between them.
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Do they use lead or graphite for mechanical pencils?
Mechanical pencils, like the regular kind of pencils, use graphite.
Why are there different types of pencils?
Different types of pencils exist to serve various purposes and preferences. For example, graphite pencils are popular for writing and drawing, while colored pencils are used for art projects and coloring. Additionally, specialty pencils like mechanical pencils or charcoal pencils offer different features to suit specific needs or techniques.
Do pencils fly?
No, pencils do not have the ability to fly on their own. They require external forces such as being thrown or dropped for movement.
How can you tell from a graphite or lead pencil?
Graphite pencils typically have a matte finish, while lead pencils have a shiny appearance. Additionally, graphite pencils produce darker markings compared to lead pencils of the same grade.
Are pencils still made of led?
Pencils are no longer made with lead. They are made with a mixture of graphite and clay. This combination produces the "lead" in modern pencils.
How much will four pencils cost if six pencils cost 1.68?
$1.12
Why are there 6 sides on a pencil and not 3 or 10 sides?
I'm not sure why, but I saw on PBS that there six sides of each cell (were the egg is placed) in a honeycomb and the narrator said that the hexagon or six-sided figure was the most sturdy shape and you get the most cells in any container. I suppose you could look up 'bees' or 'pencils'.
What would you do to make pencils better?
make the pencils six times longer of 2 times fatter.
A figure with six sides?
what is a figure with six sides
What shape has six sides?
A hexagon has six sides.
Shape that has six sides?
A hexagon has six sides.
A pollygon with six sides?
A polygon has six sides
What are the sides of a cube that has six congruent sides?
Every cube has six congruent sides. If it doesn't have six congruent sides, then it's not a cube.
What plane figure has six sides and six angles?
A hexagon has six sides and six angles.
What shape has six sides and six vertices?
An hexagon is a polygon that has six sides and six vertices.
Does a trapezoid have six sides?
No, they have four sides. They are Quadrilaterals. A hexagon is the one with six sides.
Which shape has exactly six sides?
Hexagon has six sides
