I 4 dis wednesday. A contest I win 2 thou dollars HELP HOW TO MOVE a truck

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a competition challenge involving the movement of a truck weighing 25-30 tons using only human force and a creative system. Participants explore various methods to achieve this within specific constraints, including not being able to touch the truck itself and the requirement to move the truck 10 meters.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks assistance in devising a system to move the truck without direct contact, emphasizing the need for creativity and efficiency.
  • Another participant questions whether the use of an anchor is permitted as part of the system.
  • A suggestion is made for using a hand-cranked winch, with the need for an anchor mentioned, such as cinderblocks for counterweight.
  • Questions are raised regarding the conditions of the ground and whether touching the truck's tires is allowed, as well as the potential use of a lever to assist in the movement.
  • A comment notes the time constraint, indicating that the competition deadline has passed.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express various ideas and suggestions, but there is no consensus on the best method to move the truck or the specific rules regarding the use of anchors and tools.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes uncertainties about the rules, such as the definition of what constitutes "touching" the truck and the conditions of the ground where the truck is located.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in creative problem-solving, engineering challenges, or competition strategies may find this discussion relevant.

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2 thou dollars! HELP HOW TO MOVE a truck
i need on help on how to move a truck of 25-30 tons by just human force. its a competition and the scores are based on a balance of time, people used (the less the better) and creativity of the system. there are 3 trucks and we have to move each 10 meters. rules are, that you can't touch the truck, only can touch a chain that is attached to the front of it, and u can't destroy the street or change anything in the truck or street. and there is no trees to use as support or amy pilar can be used. only u and ur system. please someone help me find a system
 
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When you say "there is no trees to use as support or amy pilar can be used", can you supply your own anchor as part of your system?
 
I vote for a hand-cranked winch. But you'll need some sort of anchor like brewnog said (if you have time, you can just use a pile of cinderblocks as a counterweight.
 
Qs:

Level ground?
*You* can’t touch the truck - including tyres?
Can you use a 2x4 as a lever to wedge the tyres (not actually touching the truck)?
 
litmyfirebabe said:
that you can't touch the truck, only can touch a chain that is attached to the front of it

Mind you, Wednesday's been and gone...
 

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