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Regions exhibiting stationary values of average cross section

Kyeong Min Kim
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The problem of maximizing the average cross section through a point within a shape is introduced. This idea is extended into arbitrary dimensions. However, the average cross sectional volume cannot be maximized unless the cross sections pass through the centroid of the shape. Therefore, we focus on the shapes with stationary values of average cross section. A novel formula for average cross section in any dimension is presented. The equation of the stationary shape is derived and the general characteristics are discussed through algebraic solution, numerical analysis, and interpretation with graphical display. The special properties of the stationary shapes in 2, 3, and 5 dimension is examined.

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Kyeong Min Kim. 2022-10-30. Regions exhibiting stationary values of average cross section. https://arxiv.org/abs/2211.09704

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