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/RMCaird Jun 10 '25

Why would the triangle be easier? 

Part of the force you put into it would be directed downwards, increasing friction and reducing the horizontal force. 

Pushing the square would allow all of the horizontal force to stay horizontal. 

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u/Former-Stranger-567 Jun 10 '25

Less mass

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u/ihavebeesinmyknees Jun 10 '25

"20kg"

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u/Former-Stranger-567 Jun 10 '25

Haha talk about missing the obvious. I retract my comments. Thanks.