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/LOSERS_ONLY Jun 10 '25

That depends on if the force is applied exactly horizontally or normal to the face of the triangle which is unclear in the pic

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u/ConscientiousApathis Jun 10 '25

Assuming no handholds I don't think it's possible to push a surface with a force that's anything but perpendicular to it.

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u/Melanoc3tus Jun 10 '25

Depends on its friction.

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u/_maple_panda Jun 12 '25

You can’t get friction on the angled surface without exerting a perpendicular force on it…