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An Extension of a Probability Puzzle

Consider a unit square and uniformly pick two points on its perimeter. What is the probability that the line that connects these two points has length less than 1? I first came across this problem in the accompanying youtube video, and decided to investigate it with a bit more depth. If you ever wondered about the sum of squares of uniform distributions, or if you are an avid shape-rotator, this one’s for you.