Will an object 52" x 9" fit into a space 49" x 41"?

It won't, since 52" > 49".

However, if the object can be rolled up, or stood up in the third dimension, or folded, perhaps it can.

To determine whether an object will fit into a given space, we need to compare the dimensions of the object with the dimensions of the space. In this case, we have an object that measures 52" x 9" and a space measuring 49" x 41".

To determine if the object will fit horizontally (lengthwise) into the space, we compare the dimensions. The object is 52" long, and the space is 49" wide. Since the object is longer than the space, it will not fit horizontally.

To determine if the object will fit vertically (heightwise) into the space, we compare the dimensions. The object is 9" tall, and the space is 41" tall. Since the object is shorter than the space, it will fit vertically.

Therefore, based on the dimensions given, the object will not fit horizontally (lengthwise) but will fit vertically (heightwise) into the space.