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Side-by-side comparison of square packing (left) and hexagonal packing (right) of identical circles on a black background.

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The image displays two arrangements of identical circles: on the left, circles are aligned in a grid (square packing), leaving visible gaps at the intersections; on the right, circles are offset in alternating rows (hexagonal packing), minimizing empty space and achieving the highest possible packing density of π/(2√3) ≈ 90.69%. This visual contrast illustrates a foundational concept in discrete geometry and materials science.
Used in educational content about geometry, crystallography, or optimization problems; supports user intent to understand efficient spatial arrangements, often in STEM learning or technical documentation.
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