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Originally posted by
Rin (aka Nire)
If I'm picturing this right, it probably has to do with the shape of the toys.
The diameter is a cross-section across the widest part, while the circumference goes around the toy's perimeter. So say you had a toy that, when viewed from
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If I'm picturing this right, it probably has to do with the shape of the toys.
The diameter is a cross-section across the widest part, while the circumference goes around the toy's perimeter. So say you had a toy that, when viewed from the top down, had a slightly more oval shape. The diameter would be greater, but it might still have the circumference of a similarly-sized, perfectly round toy.
I think that's how it works, anyway. Not sure if that's the case with these particular toys, though.
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This. If a toy is ovular (ovalish) the diameter will, in fact, be larger than the calculated circumference. It's a bit difficult to calculate in comparison with a true circle.
Here's an explanation which does have some math mumbo jumbo if that's your thing:
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