The 33 1/3 second mystery #1 by Kazoo - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

kazoo · 03-05-2004, 03:28 PM

Accomplished tomb raider Iowa Kowalski approaches a bridge with a sign stating the maximum weight bearable is 80kg. He estimates his own weight to be 78kg, and knows the weight of the 4 gold ingots in his sack to be approximately 1kg each. After a moment of consideration, he safely crosses the bridge.

How did he do so?

Jakejake · 03-05-2004, 03:39 PM

He juggles them.

CrotchrocketSlm · 03-05-2004, 03:53 PM

He tosses them to the other side? No one said it was a long bridge.

Are we assuming he just didn't leave the ingots there, or wasn't so greedy as to not take them all?

Journeyman · 03-05-2004, 04:56 PM

Takes 2 at a time, making two trips. Sorta like the chickens, foxes, and chickenfeed.

ChickenNinja · 03-05-2004, 05:25 PM

He walked really calmly across. If he keeps his weight at right around 82 kg by moving slowly, he should be able to get across, whereas an 80 kg guy jogging would break it... physics!

kazoo · 03-05-2004, 05:38 PM

We have a Winner! Jakejake gets a fuzzy bunny from the bottom shelf.

mastboyx · 03-06-2004, 10:49 AM

you juggle four 1kg bars well the guys must be all muscle cuz he is only 78 kgs

rsl12 · 03-06-2004, 11:35 PM

a nice theory, but ultimately incorrect. if ever you are stuck in this situation, do NOT try to juggle your way out. The capacity of the bridge is 80 kg, but actually it would be more correct to say that the capacity is 80*9.8 Netwons. When you juggle, every time you catch an ingot, you're going to be exerting more than 1*9.8 Newtons of force on the bridge.

Devilinmypants · 03-17-2004, 07:22 AM

i have to agree with rsl12, the ultimate solution = strip! and ditch the pack, its only 4 bars, two in the hands 2 under the arms, and take a leak first too

Charlatan · 03-17-2004, 07:32 AM

I'd say cross the bridge with one bar at a time to be safe... then you can keep your clothes on...

cowudders14 · 04-04-2004, 10:08 AM

Or know that limits that are posted on bridges are always understated and 2 kilos will make no difference...

Fenton-J-Cool · 04-04-2004, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jakejake
He juggles them.

What if he fucked it up and had to stop and catch them? THEN WHAT??

cait987 · 04-04-2004, 01:10 PM

Quote:

What if he fucked it up and had to stop and catch them? THEN WHAT??

Then he better hope the bridge has some good glue holding it up or its not a long fall down to the ground :P

Jakejake · 04-05-2004, 02:06 PM

Yeah, to be honest you would hope that there was a large factor of safety involved in the design and risk it

scotty · 04-09-2004, 02:15 PM

He only "estimated" his weight at 78 kilos. Simple solution? Estimate it at 76 kg instead.

silentOpen · 04-16-2004, 06:30 PM

I must agree with the previous posters citing the bridge's tolerances. If the bridge was engineered correctly (and indeed, it has a freaking sign with its capacity), then the stated amount should be AT MOST 80% of the actual capacity. Therefore, Iowa should walk across without fear (unless the bridge is not well engineered -- then he's fucked). Anywho, he could also take probably 10kg of something else with him safely. Maybe a big rock, for fun? Cocaine? Who knows?

03-05-2004, 03:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
kazoo Psycho Location: Where the night things are	The 33 1/3 second mystery #1 by Kazoo Accomplished tomb raider Iowa Kowalski approaches a bridge with a sign stating the maximum weight bearable is 80kg. He estimates his own weight to be 78kg, and knows the weight of the 4 gold ingots in his sack to be approximately 1kg each. After a moment of consideration, he safely crosses the bridge. How did he do so? __________________ There ain't nothin' more powerful than the odor of mendacity -Big Daddy

03-05-2004, 05:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
ChickenNinja Crazy	He walked really calmly across. If he keeps his weight at right around 82 kg by moving slowly, he should be able to get across, whereas an 80 kg guy jogging would break it... physics! __________________ Someday someone may kill you with your own gun, but they should have to beat you to death with it because it is empty.

03-05-2004, 05:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
kazoo Psycho Location: Where the night things are	We have a Winner! Jakejake gets a fuzzy bunny from the bottom shelf. __________________ There ain't nothin' more powerful than the odor of mendacity -Big Daddy

03-06-2004, 10:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
mastboyx Insane Location: Mexico	you juggle four 1kg bars well the guys must be all muscle cuz he is only 78 kgs __________________ Ignorance Is Bliss

03-06-2004, 11:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
rsl12 On the lam Location: northern va	a nice theory, but ultimately incorrect. if ever you are stuck in this situation, do NOT try to juggle your way out. The capacity of the bridge is 80 kg, but actually it would be more correct to say that the capacity is 809.8 Netwons. When you juggle, every time you catch an ingot, you're going to be exerting more than 19.8 Newtons of force on the bridge. __________________ oh baby oh baby, i like gravy.

03-05-2004, 03:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jakejake Crazy	He juggles them.

03-05-2004, 03:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
CrotchrocketSlm Crazy Location: St Paul, MN	He tosses them to the other side? No one said it was a long bridge. Are we assuming he just didn't leave the ingots there, or wasn't so greedy as to not take them all?

03-05-2004, 04:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Journeyman Like John Goodman, but not. Location: SFBA, California	Takes 2 at a time, making two trips. Sorta like the chickens, foxes, and chickenfeed.

03-17-2004, 07:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
Devilinmypants Hippie relocationist. Location: Greensboro NC	i have to agree with rsl12, the ultimate solution = strip! and ditch the pack, its only 4 bars, two in the hands 2 under the arms, and take a leak first too

03-17-2004, 07:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	I'd say cross the bridge with one bar at a time to be safe... then you can keep your clothes on... __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

04-04-2004, 10:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
cowudders14 Bringer of good Moos... Location: Midlands, UK	Or know that limits that are posted on bridges are always understated and 2 kilos will make no difference... __________________ Moo! I'm mooey!

04-05-2004, 02:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jakejake Crazy	Yeah, to be honest you would hope that there was a large factor of safety involved in the design and risk it

04-09-2004, 02:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
scotty Tilted Location: The Great White North	He only "estimated" his weight at 78 kilos. Simple solution? Estimate it at 76 kg instead.

04-16-2004, 06:30 PM	#16 (permalink)
silentOpen Upright	I must agree with the previous posters citing the bridge's tolerances. If the bridge was engineered correctly (and indeed, it has a freaking sign with its capacity), then the stated amount should be AT MOST 80% of the actual capacity. Therefore, Iowa should walk across without fear (unless the bridge is not well engineered -- then he's fucked). Anywho, he could also take probably 10kg of something else with him safely. Maybe a big rock, for fun? Cocaine? Who knows?