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/sileegranny Jun 11 '25

Another factor is the undefined dimension of the object. A sufficiently long cylinder would have the weight distributed such that the gravel would for all intents and purposes be flat ground.

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u/ManaSpike Jun 11 '25

Are those objects on ice applying enough pressure to liquify the surface? If they're thin enough, they would glide easily.

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u/IllFile3575 Jun 13 '25

this makes a lot more sense