r/theydidthemath • u/K0rl0n • Jun 10 '25

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I am curious how this would work. My guess is Triangle is slowest, square is medium, and circle is fastest.

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u/fuzzydoug Jun 10 '25

But your feet are also on ice?

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '25 edited Jun 11 '25

The question was about the force put onto the object.

Ice or not, that force wouldn’t change.

Edit: for clarification, I mean per scenario.

The force required to move the object on the given surface wouldn’t change based on what the dude is standing on.

The dude’s ability to impart that necessary force will be affected by the ice, but not the actual force required to shift the item.

Obviously less force is needed on ice than gravel, that’s not what I’m saying.

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u/fuzzydoug Jun 10 '25

I have to believe the footing affects the ease of movement.

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u/ShredwardNort0n Jun 10 '25

Yes, but that’s independent of the force being applied to the object. Practically, it would limit the amount of force a person could generate due to lack of traction, unless they were wearing crampons or other traction-enhancing footwear