Can You Cross A Bridge With Three Gold Bars?

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The discussion centers on whether a person weighing 78 kilograms can transport three one-kilogram gold bars across a bridge with an 80-kilogram weight limit in one trip. Participants debate the feasibility of juggling the bars, with some arguing that juggling could work if the person never holds more than one bar at a time. However, the consensus leans towards the conclusion that juggling is impractical due to the impulse created when throwing the bars, which would cause the total weight on the bridge to exceed the limit. Ultimately, it is determined that the task cannot be accomplished as described, as the average force applied would surpass the bridge's capacity. The discussion highlights the complexities of physics involved in the scenario.
  • #31
How about kneeling down and moving instead of walking upright the force will be produced over a large area so there are chances, and if at all the bridgeis going to break it will do so when the person is in the middle.

how about Creating more support for the bridge?

look if this is any foolish please forgive me. I am just trying to find a solution.
 
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  • #32
You may keep changing the assumptions all you want. I think I will unsubscribe this thread. However, anyone with a solution you REALLY think is better than mine may pm it to me.
 

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